Infrastructure and Partnerships Officer

Location: Northmead House, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset CAN operates hybrid working

Salary: £31,500

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Contract: 12 months initially

Closing date: 1st June (midnight)

Interviews: 10th June in person at our Creekmoor offices

Help strengthen communities across BCP

Community Action Network (CAN) works alongside voluntary, community and faith sector (VCS) organisations so they can focus on what matters most: supporting people and communities. We re now looking for an Infrastructure & Partnerships Officer to help deliver our commissioned service in partnership with VCS organisations and BCP Council Children and Young People Partnership colleagues.

About the role

You ll be a delivery-focused connector, supporting VCS organisations with practical organisational support, strengthening relationships between the sector and statutory partners, and helping local services work better together for children, young people and families.

This role is about turning plans into action and building trust, supporting

collaboration and ensuring community organisations can contribute effectively to local priorities.

About you

You ll bring experience of working in the voluntary, community or public sector, confidence building partnerships, and a strong commitment to inclusion, co-production and community development. You ll be organised, approachable and comfortable working across the BCP area.

Our commitment to inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to being an inclusive, anti-discriminatory employer.

Why Join Us?
At CAN, you ll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in Dorset. We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to shape the future of a vital local charity.

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.