Community Development Worker

Leys CDI
Employment

Details

Location
Oxford, Cowley, Headington and Wheatley
Closing date
Age required
18+
Number of positions
1
Pay
£20,000
Working hours
25

Description

The Community Development Worker will coordinate and deliver a range of community projects and activities across the Leys in line with the CDI’s strategic plan. Working closely with the Charity Manager, the postholder will build strong relationships with residents, partners and volunteers to ensure projects are well-planned, effectively delivered and have measurable impact.

See full details at https://leyscdi.co.uk/can-you-help-us-make-the-leys-proud-community-development-worker-role/

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Empathy and ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse groups of people
  • Collaboration with the Leys CDI Team and a role up your sleeve approach
  • Effective planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and organisations
  • Understanding of social issues affecting communities
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and situations
  • Administrative skills
  • IT Skills – mainly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Imagination, patience and a sense of humour!

     

How to apply

Please complete the application form (downloadable from our website - https://leyscdi.co.uk/can-you-help-us-make-the-leys-proud-community-development-worker-role/) along with a covering letter outlining why you think you would be perfect for the role to: charitymanager@leyscdi.co.uk by 12 noon on the closing date of Friday 30th January 2026.

Please note applications that don't follow these instructions will be discarded

 

Last updated 09 Jan 2026