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Community Officer

Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, with some flexible/home working by agreementPart-time (28 hrs)£32,000 FTE/ £25,600 actual salaryApplication deadline: 18/10/2026, 23:59
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The Friends of Abingdon Abbey Buildings Trust are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and outward-facing community practitioner who enjoys making things happen.
Working alongside the Programme Manager and wider Trust team, you will combine hands-on activity delivery with proactive community engagement: planning and delivering activities, working with local groups and schools, coordinating the practical arrangements that enable people to participate, and building and maintaining relationships within the community.
This is a collaborative role. They want you to bring your own ideas, experience and professional judgement to the programme and take genuine responsibility for agreed areas of work.
The Activity Plan will continue to develop as the project progresses and the Abbey Buildings move towards reopening and longer-term community use. They are therefore looking for someone who will enjoy working flexibly within a developing programme and small team.
This is a developing role and the balance of responsibilities will evolve as the project progresses. Priorities and areas of responsibility will be agreed with the Programme Manager in response to programme needs and the skills and capacity of the team.
Application process
Please send:
  • Your CV; and
  • a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4, explaining your relevant experience, your approach to community engagement and activity delivery, and why you are interested in the role.
  • a completed Candidate Information Form (external link) (opens in new tab), providing the additional information required as part of our safer recruitment process.
If a written supporting statement is a barrier to applying, please contact them to discuss an alternative format, such as audio or video.
Applications should be sent to: programme.manager@abingdonabbeybuildings.co.uk
Deadline for applications: Sunday 18th October, 23:59
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 29th October in Abingdon-on-Thames.
Informal conversations about the role are welcomed.

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