Community Development Officer


Company:	Huntingdonshire District Council
Salary:	£36,639 to £40,981 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huntingdon, PE29 3TN
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high quality services to our communities, residents and businesses and this means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking Local Authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision making.

We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising) all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job Details

Help shape stronger, healthier and more connected communities across Huntingdonshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful projects, build influential partnerships, secure investment, and deliver initiatives that directly improve the lives of residents while supporting some of the district's most vulnerable communities.

About the role

As a Community Development Officer, you will play a pivotal role in creating positive change across Huntingdonshire. Working at the heart of the community, you will identify local needs, bring together partners, and develop innovative solutions that improve outcomes for residents. From supporting established communities to helping new communities thrive, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of organisations, agencies, businesses and residents to tackle challenges and build long-term resilience.

This is a varied and highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will lead and facilitate partnerships, oversee community development projects, secure funding opportunities and commission services that respond to identified needs. You will also play a key role in supporting refugee and asylum programmes, ensuring vulnerable individuals can access the services and support they need. Through research, data analysis and stakeholder engagement, you will help shape evidence-based strategies that align with the council's priorities and deliver lasting benefits for local people.

Working closely with elected members, community groups, statutory agencies and local partners, you will act as a trusted advisor and advocate for communities. Your work will contribute to important priorities including health and wellbeing, tackling poverty, supporting economic prosperity, reducing isolation, strengthening community networks and enabling residents to access opportunities that help them flourish.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working model, combining home working with time spent in council offices and within communities across the district.

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