Community Development Apprentice
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.33 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dover, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dover District Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | DDC0791 |
Summary
Applications must be submitted via the Apprenticeship Service website.
Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.
The Role & Responsibilities:
The Community Development Team is responsible for developing and managing relationships between Dover District Council, the community and external stakeholders. The team brings together professionals in Community Development, & Events, to support diverse and vibrant communities across the Dover District, proud of their identity and neighbourhoods, and with access to a wide range of community assets, opportunities, events and funding.
Community Development Officers bring a broad range of expertise to their role. This role will support Community Development officers across all projects & will lead on aspects of the inspire Project.
The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities:
Provide support and assistance to Community Development colleagues across a wide variety of projects and events.
Deliver on all aspects of DDC’s Inspire project.
Carry out the completion of work required for Active Kent’s Every Day Active Scheme.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.
To undertake the training required for the apprenticeship.
Who We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate will have the following:
- An interest in supporting local residents & the local community
- An understanding of project working
- To be able to interact confidently with colleagues and community members.
- A willingness to work collaboratively
- The ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
- To have a proactive approach to challenges.
- To be competent in using Word, Excel, and online systems.
- Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (typically Grade 4/C or above).
- A willingness to work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Community Development or Business Administration.
What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:
Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
An Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
A generous annual leave provision.
A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre.
On-site parking.
Cycle2Work scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
What Next?
If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Rebecca Dyer, Community Development Manager, on rebecca.dyer@dover.gov.uk
Interviews to be held on Friday 16th January 2026.
For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.
Please Note: We are not accepting applications through this job advert. To apply, you must submit your application via the official Apprenticeship Service website on https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/2000003683
Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.
The Role & Responsibilities:
The Community Development Team is responsible for developing and managing relationships between Dover District Council, the community and external stakeholders. The team brings together professionals in Community Development, & Events, to support diverse and vibrant communities across the Dover District, proud of their identity and neighbourhoods, and with access to a wide range of community assets, opportunities, events and funding.
Community Development Officers bring a broad range of expertise to their role. This role will support Community Development officers across all projects & will lead on aspects of the inspire Project.
The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities:
Provide support and assistance to Community Development colleagues across a wide variety of projects and events.
Deliver on all aspects of DDC’s Inspire project.
Carry out the completion of work required for Active Kent’s Every Day Active Scheme.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.
To undertake the training required for the apprenticeship.
Who We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate will have the following:
- An interest in supporting local residents & the local community
- An understanding of project working
- To be able to interact confidently with colleagues and community members.
- A willingness to work collaboratively
- The ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
- To have a proactive approach to challenges.
- To be competent in using Word, Excel, and online systems.
- Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (typically Grade 4/C or above).
- A willingness to work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Community Development or Business Administration.
What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:
Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
An Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
A generous annual leave provision.
A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre.
On-site parking.
Cycle2Work scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
What Next?
If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Rebecca Dyer, Community Development Manager, on rebecca.dyer@dover.gov.uk
Interviews to be held on Friday 16th January 2026.
For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.
Please Note: We are not accepting applications through this job advert. To apply, you must submit your application via the official Apprenticeship Service website on https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/2000003683
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