Job opportunity with Dudley CVS

At Dudley CVS our mission is connecting, inspiring and working alongside people and organisations to achieve resilience and positive change, while championing their value to partners and the wider community. Our vision is for a borough that has caring, vibrant and strong communities where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Community Development Officer – Children, Young People and Families Team
37 hours per week
Salary: £33,366 (aligned to NJC)

Are you passionate about supporting communities and making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families?
Do you want to work for a successful, creative and progressive charity in the Dudley borough?

For this role, we are seeking an individual who is passionate about seeing children, young people and families thrive in Dudley. The role will involve working with community groups and partners that support children, young people and families to build capacity, bring people together and champion their voices. We are looking for someone who can naturally build positive relationships and connect people together to provide the best outcomes for children, young people and families. Successful applicants will have experience working with children, young people and families and an understanding of the challenges the sector faces.

Dudley is home to a wide range of voluntary and community groups that support children, young people and families, ranging from grass roots organisations through to national charities. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support. We absolutely love what we do, we’re passionate about the way we do it, and we’re looking for people who share this attitude to join us!

Job description
Application form
Equal opportunities monitoring form

Mileage paid for all posts at NJC rates where applicable.
Closing date: 12noon, Friday 18th July 2025
Interviews will be held: Monday 28th July 2025

Registered Charity No: 517766 Incorporated under the 1985 Companies Act No.1998105.

Dudley CVS encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.