Community Projects Officer

Housing Quality Network; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority is looking for a Community Projects Officer to join their Communities and Projects Team temporarily, covering maternity leave. This role focuses on planning and delivering projects that empower Rugby Borough Council tenants to enhance their social housing outcomes and community independence. Offering a hybrid working model with 35 days of annual leave and various professional development opportunities, this position is ideal for someone passionate about community engagement and support.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Hybrid working up to 60%

Structured Induction Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts and Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and community engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects for Rugby Borough Council tenants.
• Support communities to improve financial inclusion and health.
• Encourage independence among community members.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Community Projects Officer to join the Communities and Projects Team on a temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave. We expect this role to commence in late February 2026 and end on 31 December 2026.

You’ll focus on planning and delivering projects that will offer opportunities for Rugby Borough Council tenants to improve outcomes in our social housing, and supporting our communities to be more independent, financially inclusive, healthy, and to realise their potential.

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Pro rata
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities and Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to work scheme and more

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Mary Jane Gunn, the Communities and Projects Manager by email to [e-mail] who will arrange a mutually convenient time to call. Please note they are unavailable from Monday 22 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026.

Apply now or see more about our Careers here – Careers – Rugby Borough Council including our Corporate Values, Employee Benefits and Hints and Tips for a great application.

Our method of application is online by following the link. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail:[e-mail] for further assistance.