Development Officer (Haref Network)

Connected Voice Haref is seeking to appoint a Development Officer (Haref Network)

Salary £27,810 (FTE) per annum (pro rata) for 30 hours a week

Connected Voice Haref are looking for a new member of their team to deliver our work to support services and health improvement to ethnically marginalised communities in Newcastle and Gateshead.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead on Haref’s community engagement work by developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of ethnically marginalised communities, groups and organisations.

Connected Voice Haref is part of the Connected Voice family and it aims for health equity for ethnically marginalised communities in Newcastle and Gateshead.  

The successful candidate will work closely with The Health Equity and Involvement manager, the Haref team and health and wellbeing services in Newcastle and Gateshead, to help improve service accessibility for local communities. 

We are looking for someone with:

• A good understanding of the health and wellbeing challenges affecting ethnically marginalised communities.  
• Experience of connecting and supporting different organisations to develop health improvement initiatives.
• Experience of working in different communities and community development work, particularly with people from marginalised groups.

Connected Voice is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We wish to increase the diversity of our staff and welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from people with disabilities and those from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Our main office is in the centre of Newcastle and Connected Voice has a particular focus on tackling inequalities.  

The post is for 30 hours a week on a permanent contract (subject to funding)

For more information about the role contact vicki.harris@connectedvoice.org.uk or ring the office number 0191 2327445.

You can download an application pack from www.connectedvoice.org.uk

(Please note that CVs will not be accepted).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12.00 noon on Monday 29 January 2024

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13 February 2024

Connected Voice is an equal opportunities employer.