Jobs at the Rural Design Centre

Project Support Officer

Working with community hubs and community volunteers, in partnership with Durham County Council, Rural Design Centre colleagues are developing projects in multiple locations across rural County Durham to support the communities. Project examples include re-build and repair work to community halls, roof repairs, installation of renewable energy, developing wellbeing gardens and community growing spaces, as well as supporting volunteering opportunities and developing IT services.  

This role is initially to support communities to apply for Community Infrastructure funding for their community hubs and to support Rural Design Centre colleagues in their work with community volunteers, different Durham County Council departments, and our County Durham community partners.

• Location: County Durham, North East England

• Hours: 3 days per week (flexible for the ideal candidate)

• Salary: £30,000 pro rata plus paid leave and pension contributions

• Term: 12 month contract initially, subject to extension

• Application deadline: Tuesday 30th July 2024