Community Development Partner

Community Development Partner

Full time

Permanent

£40,288.18

Flexible/Hybrid working
 

Do you believe that communities thrive when we listen first?

At Trivallis, we do.

We’re looking for someone who will help shape how we work as an organisation, supporting us to embed community development values into everything we do.

You will help us to walk alongside residents, not lead from the front, as we strengthen our community development work in the Cynon Valley. Rooted in a strengths-based approach, this role is all about deep listening, trust-building, and helping people act on what matters most to them.
 

The Role

As a Community Development Partner, you will play a key role in supporting teams across Trivallis in our approach to community development, particularly in the Cynon Valley, but with influence across the whole organisation. You’ll champion a strengths-based, community-led way of working that values and builds on the skills, assets, and aspirations already alive in our communities.

Key activities and impact include:

• Supporting colleagues to use asset-based approaches in their work, leading to more responsive, meaningful, and sustainable outcomes.
• Co-creating local opportunities with residents to act on what matters most to them, helping to build stronger, more connected communities.
• Facilitating collaborative spaces for tenants, partners, and staff to influence local decisions—resulting in services that reflect real community needs and ambitions.
   

About You

You see the strengths in people and communities, not as theory, but because you’ve lived it. You’ve spent years walking alongside residents, not in front of them, helping to create the conditions where local leadership can grow. You know that trust, relationships, and timing matter more than any quick fix. At the same time, you can work within organisations, translating community wisdom into practical action, building alliances, and supporting colleagues to shift culture and practice. You’re organised, thoughtful, and unafraid of complexity. Most of all, you hold fast to the belief that the answers are already in the room, and your role is to help others hear them.
 

Why Join Trivallis?

We are a community mutual housing association which is owned by our tenants, rooted in our local communities, and working through collaboration and partnership. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team. We value our people and are committed to helping you develop your skills and achieve your goals. You will benefit from:

• A generous 30-day annual leave entitlement
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible/Hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days at home
• Cash back plan for you and your family
• Active Wellbeing support groups across the business
• Learning and development programme where we invest in your personal development
• Opportunity to be involved in facilitating the diversity and inclusivity across Trivallis

We support flexible working and job share arrangements and are happy to discuss how we can make this role work for you.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check. 
 

How To Apply

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply today by visiting our careers page and submitting your application by 30th July. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our team! 

Please be aware that we reserve the right to shortlist and interview throughout the recruitment campaign, so please don’t delay getting your application to us.  

  

The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th July
 

Interviews are on 14 August 2025
 

Direct applications from individual candidates are preferred for this job opportunity. We kindly ask recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us via email or phone. Unsolicited approaches will not be considered or responded to.

We want all candidates to feel they can perform at their best when applying for a role at Trivallis. If there are any adjustments you’d like us to make to help you get the most out of the experience please let our People Services team know on People.services@trivallis.co.uk.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that talent comes in many forms, and we actively remove barriers to ensure our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and welcoming to all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re here to support you every step of the way.