Community Development Officer

Closing Date: 20th August 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £38,823 - £42,276

Hours: 35 per week

Join a supportive and dynamic team committed to empowering individuals to create positive change through our Thriving Communities approach. At Stirling Council, we believe in the power of community and the potential of people to shape their own futures. 

The primary purpose of this post is to support people to work together, building their confidence and skills to deliver projects that change their communities for the better in a sustainable and inclusive way. This post will ensure people have the opportunity to influence decisions that shape their places and how they live their lives.

The Role

In our small Team, as a Community Development Officer, you will play a key role in identifying local needs and delivering innovative projects that improve lives. You will work closely with individuals, groups, business and third sector partners to:

•    Develop and support community-led initiatives.

•    Empower individuals to build skills, confidence, and networks.

•    Creating a partnership approach to embed community priorities and foster collaboration.

•    Promote inclusion, engagement, and sustainability in all activities.


 

What we are looking for

Someone who:

•    Is enthusiastic and motivated to make a real difference.

•    Has a genuine passion for supporting people and communities.

•    Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.

•    Can work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.

•    Has experience and understanding of the value of community development and empowerment.

•    Understands the complexity and challenges of this type of role.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. 

Job Description

Additional Salary Information

Stirling Information 

The Benefits 

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.


• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week


• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached 


• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/


• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service 


• Carers Leave 


• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave 


• Access to Health & Wellbeing support 


• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development 


• Cycle to Work Scheme 


• Lift share Scheme 


• Car Lease Scheme 


• Technology Benefit Scheme