Community Engagement Officer

We re recruiting a Community Engagement Officer on behalf of a local authority to help strengthen communities. This role involves developing and delivering projects that improve community engagement, cohesion, resilience, and local services.

Key Responsibilities of a Community Engagment Officer:

• Support community initiatives and engagement with local groups, parish councils, and partners.
• Assess Assets of Community Value (ACVs) and maintain the statutory register.
• Manage and promote community funding and initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develop projects tackling local priorities, including community cohesion, resilience, cost-of-living support, and VCSE capacity building.
• Provide reports, insights, and updates to inform service delivery and decision-making.
• Represent the council at meetings with stakeholders and communities.
• Support safeguarding processes and manage information securely.
• Deputise for the Senior Communities Officer when needed.

What We re Looking For:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, across social housing or related sector.
• Experience working with communities, voluntary organisations, or local councils.
• Driving licence essential.

Benefits of this Community Engagment Officer role:

• Hybrid working split your time between home and office.
• Make a real impact in local communities.
• Short-term contract (3 6 months) ideal for experienced professionals looking for flexibility.

If this Community Engagment Officer role is for you please apply or contact (url removed)