Community Outreach Officer

Cornwall Community Foundation; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional charity organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Community Outreach Coordinator to manage outreach efforts to underserved populations. Responsibilities include organizing workshops for grant applications, ensuring equity and inclusion in funding efforts, and supporting the Grants Team. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and be versed in the voluntary sector in Cornwall. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and experience in the voluntary and community sector in Cornwall.
• Strong organization and report-writing skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills with community groups are required.
• Ability to manage and use Office 365 efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outreach efforts to local underserved populations.
• Support communities in preparing grant applications.
• Conduct workshops and provide ongoing support.
• Ensure equity and inclusion are integral to all work.

Skills

Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector in Cornwall

Good organisation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Fully computer and IT literate

Experienced in equity, diversity and inclusion

Ability to work independently

Current driving licence

Experience with CRM systems

Tools

Office 365

Salesforce

Job description

Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) was established in 3 to provide funding and support for grassroots organizations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over £16 million to support more than 6,000 local community projects. Governed by a Board of Trustees, CCF is a registered charity and works to connect generous donors with initiatives that create meaningful change in local communities. Through endowed and immediate impact funds, CCF helps empower community groups to make a lasting difference for those in need.

Role Description

1. Oversee an effective outreach effort, with an emphasis on reaching out to local underserved populations:
   • Work closely with the Grants Team to identify groups who need additional support in their applications.
   • Organise monthly drop‑in sessions in disadvantaged and under‑funded areas to reach new groups and help groups with their applications.
   • Arrange regular online workshops and one‑to‑one advice for groups.
   • Produce "how to" guides, best practice guides to help groups with their governance and to improve application skills.
   • Represent the CCF at grant funding days. Give talks and presentations to groups and at events and develop interactive sessions to promote the CCF.
   • Organise networking and facilitate meetings for community groups with similar objectives.
   • Liaise with partner volunteer sector organisations, including Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum, Transformation Cornwall, Volunteer Cornwall, CRCC and others.
   • Update the database as appropriate.
   • Assist the Programmes Director with relevant tasks.
2. Demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all areas of work, and ensure that marginalised groups are encouraged to apply for funding, such as racialised communities, LGBTQ+ communities, refugees and asylum seekers, and those with disabilities.
3. Communicate with community groups to support our local need analysis.
4. Support the Grants Team with assessing grant applications and coordinating external assessors occasionally.
5. Attendance at the Cornwall Community Foundation events.
6. Any other administrative tasks that are required.

Person specification

1. Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector in Cornwall
2. Good organisation, administrative and report‑writing skills
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
4. Fully computer and IT literate with experience of using Office 365 and social media
5. Experienced in practice of equity, diversity and inclusion principals
6. Ability to work independently as well as being part of a team
7. Current driving licence and access to a vehicle
8. Ability to travel within Cornwall
9. Experience of grant‑making
10. Experience in working with databases and CRM system (Salesforce or similar)

To apply

To apply for this post please forward your CV and covering letter to Tamas Haydu CEO [e-mail] (Incomplete applications will not be considered.)