NFP People LTD
Crawley · Posted 20 Oct 2026 · 5 applicants
Community Outreach Officer
Do you have experience of working in a customer service or community engagement role Do you want to make a Real Difference in Your Community
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic people to join the team to deliver assertive outreach activities across community-based settings within your local area.
If this sounds like you, then apply today!
Position: Community Outreach Officer (Crisis & Resilience)
Location: Crawley, Mid Sussex, Horsham
Salary: £25,500 pro rata
Hours: Full-Time 37 hours per week (part time working considered)
Contract: Fixed Term contract - Ending 31 March 2027
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
About the Role
This role is focused on supporting financial resilience, helping individuals access information, tools, and resources that can improve their financial wellbeing. You will engage directly with members of the community, promoting income maximisation support, benefit entitlement checks, budgeting tools, money-saving advice, and other practical guidance.
As a confident and approachable communicator, you will be skilled at initiating conversations and building positive relationships, ensuring people feel comfortable engaging with the support available. You will identify individual needs and, where more complex advice is required, arrange appointments with specialist advisers.
Working independently across a variety of community locations, you will build and maintain strong partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders, helping to extend the reach and impact of the service.
About You
We are looking for people with experience of customer engagement or community outreach in a range of environments. This may have been gained in roles/environments such as customer service, administration, hospitality, social care, community support.
Most importantly, you will be/have:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with communities, making a positive impact, and helping people access the information and support they need to thrive.
About the Organisation
Join an independent charity and member of the Citizens Advice Network providing independent, free and confidential advice to the public on the problems they face. The charity support over 30,000 people a year on more than 80,000 problems.
What’s on Offer
The charity offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, plus:
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of ***, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP