Corfe Mullen is a large community situated in East Dorset, north of Poole, with a population of approximately 10,250 living across 4392 properties. The village is set in the green belt, encouraging many outdoor activities and enabling excellent recreational facilities for residents and visitors alike.

The Town Council is a democratically elected body of 14 Councillors, supported by a team of 4 officers and a grounds team. It has a key role in promoting the town, facilitating town management and providing community leadership. The Town Council is also responsible for the provision and maintenance of 44 acres of recreation ground including various sports pitches and a sports pavilion, 11 acres of open space, working with Dorset Wildlife Trust and several small communal areas, such as three play areas, a MUGA, outdoor gym equipment and a skate park. Corfe Mullen also has two cemeteries, Chapel, and a war memorial along with 96 allotment plots.

The Town Council is also the sole trustee and oversees the day-to-day management of Corfe Mullen Village Hall, Corfe Mullen Youth Trust and Corfe Mullen Sports Association. These are valuable services provided to our community.

If you would like to be part of our team, we have the following job vacancies.

Corfe Mullen Town Council - Community Engagement and Project Officer (37 hours)

Grade: SCP 22, £31,364 (pay award pending)

The Council are looking to appoint a Community Engagement and Project Officer to develop and manage relationships between the Council and the community it serves primarily through development, support and management of projects initiated by the Council to meet its priorities. Delivery of excellent customer service to all groups within the local and/or wider community is a must.

The successful candidate will have the necessary skills, qualifications, experience, sense of humour and ability to support officers and the Council to relaunch the development of the Corfe Mullen Neighbourhood Plan and the redevelopment of the sports pavilion at Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground. The candidate must have the ability to lead both projects from inception through to delivery alongside engaging with the community to ensure all demographics of those living in Corfe Mullen have their say to help shape the future of Corfe Mullen for the next generations.

The successful candidate must hold an accredited project management qualification and preferably have local government experience, although this is not essential.

Closing Date: Friday 25 October 2024.

Interviews will be conducted w/c 4 November 2024.

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