An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Communities Team as a Community Liaison Officer. This role will support some of our most disadvantaged and hard-to-reach groups, including migrant communities, veterans, socially isolated residents, asylum seekers and others who may face barriers in accessing services or integrating into local life.
About the role
You will work closely with individuals, families and partner organisations to build trust, strengthen community connections and create opportunities for people to thrive. Central to your role will be developing engagement forums, supporting collaborative community action, and enabling residents to link into local services, neighbourhood groups and volunteering opportunities.
This post will work alongside the Communities Team, Housing Team and accommodation providers to support people into housing and improve pathways into employment, learning and community life. Experience of working with migrant populations and knowledge of cultural diversity is desirable, alongside the ability to engage effectively with a range of agencies and communities.
You will have strong experience of working with disadvantaged or hard-to-engage communities, with an ability to build relationships, identify needs, and empower individuals to connect with the place they live. You will be confident facilitating multi-agency forums, providing culturally informed support, and enabling people to access statutory services, community initiatives and support networks.
You will bring excellent communication skills, strong partnership-working ability, and a flexible, person-centred approach to supporting individuals. Experience of community engagement, collaboration with professionals from services (e.g. NHS, DWP, Housing, VCFSE sector), and working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is essential.
For more information on the role, please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.
The successful candidate will have:
In return we are able to offer:
We are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you may not have been shortlisted, but we encourage you to apply again in the future.
For technical enquiries, please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk . Please quote the job reference number in all correspondence.
DBS Requirement: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Dependent on the number of successful shortlisted candidates we will be aiming to interview on the week beginning 11/05/2026
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Paul Giotoiu, Senior Community Development Officer at Paul.Giotoiu@cheshireeast.gov.uk .
About the role
You will work closely with individuals, families and partner organisations to build trust, strengthen community connections and create opportunities for people to thrive. Central to your role will be developing engagement forums, supporting collaborative community action, and enabling residents to link into local services, neighbourhood groups and volunteering opportunities.
This post will work alongside the Communities Team, Housing Team and accommodation providers to support people into housing and improve pathways into employment, learning and community life. Experience of working with migrant populations and knowledge of cultural diversity is desirable, alongside the ability to engage effectively with a range of agencies and communities.
You will have strong experience of working with disadvantaged or hard-to-engage communities, with an ability to build relationships, identify needs, and empower individuals to connect with the place they live. You will be confident facilitating multi-agency forums, providing culturally informed support, and enabling people to access statutory services, community initiatives and support networks.
You will bring excellent communication skills, strong partnership-working ability, and a flexible, person-centred approach to supporting individuals. Experience of community engagement, collaboration with professionals from services (e.g. NHS, DWP, Housing, VCFSE sector), and working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is essential.
For more information on the role, please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience working with disadvantaged or hard-to-reach groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective partnerships.
- Good written and verbal communication, able to convey complex information clearly.
- Knowledge of government policy related to housing, migration, safeguarding and community engagement.
- An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to keep accurate digital and paper records.
- Flexibility to travel across the borough.
In return we are able to offer:
- Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
We are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you may not have been shortlisted, but we encourage you to apply again in the future.
For technical enquiries, please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk . Please quote the job reference number in all correspondence.
DBS Requirement: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Dependent on the number of successful shortlisted candidates we will be aiming to interview on the week beginning 11/05/2026
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Paul Giotoiu, Senior Community Development Officer at Paul.Giotoiu@cheshireeast.gov.uk .