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Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services - and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated. Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach. Community Engagement Officer Candidate Pack How to Complete an Application Form If you think you might have these skills, but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that certain groups rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful, but please don't be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross section of the community. If you have difficulty accessing this information or would like it in a different format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01792 816600 Mae Adferiad Recovery yn darparu ymateb hyblyg a chydgysylltiedig i'r amgylchiadau eithriadol a wynebir gan bobl â chyflyrau iechyd meddwl a defnyddio sylweddau sy'n cyd-ddigwydd a materion cysylltiedig. Mae angen cymorth cyson a di-dor ar bobl agored i niwed sy'n wynebu heriau bywyd cymhleth i sicrhau eu bod yn parhau i ymgysylltu â gwasanaethau iechyd a llesiant hanfodol - ac i'w hatal rhag mynd yn ddifreinio ac yn ynysig. Mae Adferiad Recovery yn harneisio doniau a phrofiad yr elusennau Cymreig sydd wedi hen ennill eu plwyf, CAIS, Hafal a WCADA. Mae ein harbenigedd cyfun ym meysydd defnyddio sylweddau, iechyd meddwl, tai, cyfiawnder troseddol, a chymorth cyflogaeth yn galluogi Adferiad Recovery i ddiwallu anghenion ein rhai mwyaf agored i niwed gydag un dull gweithredu unedig a chynhwysfawr. Os credwch fod gennych y sgiliau hyn, ond nad ydych 100% yn siŵr, gwnewch gais o hyd a gadewch i ni benderfynu. Gwyddom fod rhai grwpiau yn diystyru eu hunain o gyfleoedd diddorol gan gymryd y bydd eraill yn fwy llwyddiannus, ond peidiwch â bod y person hwnnw. Rydym am glywed gan y trawstoriad ehangaf o'r gymuned. Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth cael mynediad i'r wybodaeth hon neu os hoffech chi ei chael mewn fformat gwahanol, cysylltwch â'n tîm recriwtio yn [email protected] neu 01792 816600

Community Engagement Officer

Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid working, with attendance at DAA sites and community events as required The Role We have a new and exciting opportunity for an organised and engaging person to join DAA. The role of Community Engagement Officer focuses on promoting and coordinating a programme of activities that support our prevention aims and improve health outcomes in our communities. The post holder will deliver the "Help With all Your Heart" Community CPR and Defibrillator Training programme to schools, community groups, and organisations across Devon, and support the development of future community training programmes. Key responsibilities include creating networks and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, presenting information and training in an engaging way, and collaborating with various teams to build and maintain good working relationships and deliver joint initiatives. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in first aid or health training, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. They will also be responsible for planning and organising training programmes and supporting the development of new community training initiatives. Additionally, the role requires occasional physical effort for event setup, and due to the public-facing role, the postholder may be exposed to distressing conversations or circumstances. If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you! The Package Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: - 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) - Maternity/Paternity &amp; Adoption leave - Pension scheme - Occupational sick pay scheme - Free counselling and financial wellbeing services Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. More Information and How to Apply To apply, please visit our careers page here, scroll down to 'Community Engagement Officer' and click 'Apply for this job'. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 7th May 2025. First Interviews will be held in person at HQ, Exeter, on Thursday 15th May 2025. Second Interviews will be held in person at HQ, Exeter, on Wednesday 28th May 2025. If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to Louise Raymond, Head of Communications, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@daat.org" target="_blank">recruitment@daat.org</a>. What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here. Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references. Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Us Job Title - Community Engagement Officer (Richmond) Salary - £36,432 - £44,147 per annum Permanent - Full Time Richmond Civic Centre, Twickenham, London Objective of role Are you enthusiastic and do you believe in the power of communities to effect change? Would you like to create positive change in the local communities of Richmond and Wandsworth borough through the role of working for local government and wider partners to listen and respond to residents? If so, this exciting and demanding role may be for you. This role sits within the corporate centre of Richmond Council, to play a key role to deliver the community engagement programme that seeks to inform, involve and engage residents. As a part of the approach towards a 'localised' engagement programme, action has already been taken to ensure that engagement with residents in their local area is genuine, meaningful and ongoing. The role will deliver on the Council's Community Conversation and Outreach Programme, which includes the co-ordination of up to nine in-person Community Conversation events which will be hosted by Ward Members and provide an opportunity for local residents to meet with them to discuss local issues. About the role This role will also focus on engaging residents who are less heard or are covered by the nine protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 and additionally those who are financially insecure. This work will be focused with the priorities being agreed with colleagues in Adults Social Services, Public Health and Achieving for Children. You would be joining an established team which has led some high-profile engagement events and outreach activities. You will build on these foundations and our highly regarded track record and as part of a growing and dynamic team we will together continue to make an impact in the local community and work together to hear from underrepresented groups. You will work alongside officers from across the council and build on existing partnerships, bringing an innovative approach to draw interest into your projects. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience This role co-ordinates engagement and partnership activity with Richmond's communities. You will need to be able to articulate key messages from the Council's engagement strategies, reaching out to wide audiences and encouraging involvement in reaching residents across the borough. This will involve the co-ordination of public events (both in person and online), seminars, and sharing communications, as well as evaluating the same. You will be strong at developing and delivering engagement plans on multiple priorities, with skills in stakeholder engagement, event co-ordination and administration will be key to this role. You will be confident making arrangements in person, by phone and online. You will present to groups and attend events, sometimes in the evening or at weekends. You will also work with elected councillors. This role is in the Community and Partnerships Department working closely with the Voluntary Sector and Partnership teams. The Community and Partnerships Department works across Richmond and Wandsworth borough to engage with residents, voluntary groups and key stakeholders, building relationships and developing strategies to tackle key issues. You will need to be flexible in how you work and regularly re-prioritise what you work on. You need to have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. You will also be able to translate complex issues into short, community focused messages which you can communicate both in writing and by presenting to groups. Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: Monday 12th May 2025 Shortlisting Date: week commencing 19th May 2025 Interview Date: weeks commencing 26th May and 2nd June 2025 For an informal conversation or should you have any queries please contact Melissa Watson Head of Communities and Strategic Partnerships via <a href="mailto:melissa.watson@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk" target="_blank">melissa.watson@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk</a> Useful Information: Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This campaign is anonymised. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Company Description Home Instead provides high quality care within the community for individuals who are seeking care services in the comfort of their own homes. Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Engagement Coordinator to join our team, to develop and implement community and marketing initiatives to strengthen the brand, grow our market and support care pro recruitment. Duties: <ul><li>Develop and deliver community based events in line with the Home Instead brand to benefit local older people and support our local presence</li><li>Develop effective relationships in the local community across health, social care and third sectors.</li><li>Ensure we maintain presence with promotional materials in local communities to raise our profile and awareness</li><li>Attend third party organised community events including fairs, exhibitions, recruitment events and others that would promote our services to the public and assist with recruitment</li><li>Work with Business Development and Key Players to support a joined up approach to local engagement.</li><li>Work with National Office marketing campaigns and Charities to support local engagement</li><li>Utilise social media and on line presence to promote and support local events</li><li>Provide generalized support to team as necessary.</li></ul>Essential Skills: <ul><li>Understanding of the health and care sector</li><li>Effective interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentations, talks or workshops to a broad-based audience.</li><li>Confident to network face to face, by phone, email, video call with community stakeholders.</li><li>Work off own initiative to identify and develop local programmes.</li><li>Confident to learn and deliver community talks and presentations talks on ageing related subjects</li><li>Experience using a range of marketing and communication approaches including managing digital media platforms/campaigns.</li><li>Good PC skills and systems awareness</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively</li><li>Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.</li><li>Competent in using a CRM database to manage touchpoints with RPNs</li><li>Driver with access to own vehicle</li></ul>Job Spec &amp; Company benefits: <ul><li>25 hours per week - work timetable to be confirmed with candidate</li><li>£19,250pa</li><li>6 weeks paid holidays</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Health Benefit Scheme</li><li>Probationary period for 3 months</li></ul>If you are passionate about community engagement and have the skills necessary to lead impactful projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Engagement Coordinator.

The Community Engagement Manager is central to our efforts to support the communities we serve, beyond our core broadband network. A key role in devising and executing the Highland Broadband Go To Market (GTM) strategy. The role handles both planning, covering settlement level geo-targeting and sales and marketing strategy as well as being a key part in execution. Covering both residential and business, the role identifies key targets for sponsorships, community engagement and 'lighthouse' businesses and sets timelines across the year against which the sales and marketing teams execute. Success is measured by install penetration, project by project. <ul><li>Manage local community engagements including sponsorship opportunities, community hubs, schools, sports clubs and community groups.</li><li>Establish and manage skills training programs with local education providers, with the objective of sourcing employees from within region.</li><li>Increase Highland Broadband awareness and positive sentiment within target communities, identifying projects where our support adds real local value.</li><li>Engage with communities proactively, in person and through online community groups.</li><li>Manage affiliate programs, ensuring local activity supports further uptake of Highland broadband services.</li><li>Review and report on activity, building a knowledge bank of programs and success rates.</li><li>Create PR value through local partnerships and positive news stories.</li></ul>To succeed you will need to be a community-focussed leader with a desire to build strong partnerships and have: <ul><li>Experience managing community engagement and outreach activity.</li><li>Strong verbal / written communication skills.</li><li>Leadership skills with ability to motivate and mentor a field based team.</li><li>Ability to communicate with all levels within a community from MPs to group admins.</li><li>Strong planning skills to manage resources effectively across the regions.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and good analytical skills to be able to measure success.</li><li>Full Drivers licence</li></ul>

Community Engagement Manager

The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role. This role is based at Tyland Barn, Maidstone; travel will be required as needed. About us: Kent Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres. But we can't save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet. What you'll be doing: We are looking for a passionate and committed leader in community engagement to drive forward our mission at Kent Wildlife Trust. Our goal is to see 25% of people in Kent taking action for nature by 2030. As Wilder Engagement Manager, you will lead our Wilder Engagement Team to develop and implement innovative approaches to community organising and stakeholder engagement, ensuring people and wildlife can thrive together. This role is pivotal in delivering real change for nature, empowering communities, and integrating social science into our conservation work. Your key responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Community &amp; Stakeholder Engagement - Building and nurturing relationships with local communities and key stakeholders to support coexistence with wildlife.</li><li>Community Organising - Leading and implementing an evidence-based approach that empowers communities to take meaningful action for nature.</li><li>Social Science &amp; Impact Measurement - Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of our engagement efforts, working closely with the Monitoring &amp; Evidence team.</li><li>Leadership &amp; Collaboration- Managing and supporting a team of passionate community organisers while working in partnership with a wide range of organisations and experts.</li><li>Strategic Development - Championing community organising within Kent Wildlife Trust, influencing best practices and securing sustainable funding for engagement initiatives.</li></ul>Our work includes exciting species reintroduction and wilding projects such as Pine Martens, European Bison, Red-billed Chough, and Beavers, as well as large-scale landscape restoration projects. You will play a vital role in ensuring these projects are developed in partnership with communities, creating lasting change for both people and wildlife. What we need you to bring: You are a passionate and driven leader, committed to supporting communities and empowering local people to take action for nature. You will thrive in this role if you: <ul><li>Have experience in community engagement, organising, or stakeholder relationship management.</li><li>Are an excellent communicator who can build relationships with diverse groups, from local volunteers to policymakers.</li><li>Are strategic and solutions-focused, with the ability to lead, inspire and support a team.</li><li>Have knowledge or experience of social science methodologies for monitoring and evaluation.</li><li>Understand the barriers to community involvement in conservation and have ideas for how to overcome them.</li><li>Have experience working with underrepresented groups and are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.</li></ul>If you are passionate about connecting people and nature, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Please read the job description for the full person specification. Kent Wildlife Trust believes that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk; we are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references, Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks as appropriate to the role. Appointment is dependent upon a satisfactory DBS check. We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a right to work in the UK. What we will offer in return: We offer exceptional enhanced benefits. Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you're at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us. Next steps: If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply now" to apply via our website. Here you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the guidance notes for helpful tips. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at Tyland Barn, Maidstone on 13th June 2025. We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted. If you'd like to learn more about the role before applying, feel free to email <a href="mailto:jobs@wilderkent.org.uk" target="_blank">jobs@wilderkent.org.uk</a>. The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!

Community Engagement Manager Would you like a role where you can contribute to creating systemic change in prison healthcare? If you can work collaboratively with multi-agency colleagues across healthcare, criminal justice and community-based organisations and have the breadth of vision to identify how family voices might influence change - they want to hear from you! This is an opportunity for you to draw on your knowledge of criminal justice healthcare and play a key role in the delivery of the first Patient and Public Voice service for the families of patients in London prisons. Your role will work across London prisons to develop the mechanisms by which family voices can create change and inform practice. About You: You will be confident at 'opening doors' and quick to form collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that all families have the opportunity to have their voice heard. This role is a great fit for someone who is energetic and committed and has a passion for working directly with local communities and supporting the delivery of effective participation. DBS check and prison vetting will be required for the successful applicant. Organisation: Our client is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. They provide practical and emotional support to prisoner's children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Their work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and their work focusses on human relationships, family and community. They are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that they do. What they offer: They offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button. Other information: Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgments may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. You may also have experience in the following: Family Engagement Manager, Prison Family Liaison Officer, Community and Stakeholder Engagement Lead, Public Voice Programme Manager, Community Outreach and Engagement Manager, Family Advocacy and Engagement Lead, Prison Healthcare Engagement Coordinator, Patient and Family Voice Manager, Prison and Community Engagement Lead, Stakeholder Relationship Manager, etc. REF-220 961

About Us Community Engagement Manager £49,939-£60,515 Permanent Full Time Richmond Civic Centre, Twickenham, London Are you enthusiastic and do you believe in the power of communities to effect change? Would you like to create positive change in the local communities of Richmond and Wandsworth borough through the role of working for local government and wider partners to listen and respond to residents? You will lead Richmond and Wandsworth Council's ambitious programme of community engagement, participation and building community capacity with residents and wider partners. You will continue our work on forging a strong and positive relationship with residents, co-designing our approach and culture in how we understand and engage better with residents and increase their participation. You will take forward key engagement programmes such as the Community Ambassador programme and Community Conversations in Richmond, whilst working to support colleagues and the broader agenda of community involvement and engagement in Wandsworth. As a representative of the Council in relation to local communities you will inspire trust and confidence in others, demonstrate an ability to listen and be highly responsive to issues, concerns and opportunities. About the role: This is a senior management role within the Community &amp; Partnerships team. You will have the opportunity to be part of a growing and high-profile service area, which has benefitted from additional investment from the Council as it has successfully and positively built stronger relationships with the VCS, wider partners and residents. This role requires strong leadership and negotiation skills to work with a broad range of different stakeholders. You will use your leadership skills to solve complex issues and find positive solutions. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a sound understanding of community participation strategies and the operating environment for local Government, including opportunities and challenges. You will be required to take a proactive role in leading and guiding internal and external stakeholders in achieving the outcomes of this role and be able to represent the Council to residents and stakeholders. Effective project and people management skills are essential. Key components of this role are: <ul><li>Energy, enthusiasm and commitment to helping individuals and communities take action to improve their local areas.</li><li>Providing strategic leadership in the development of systems that strengthen, support and value the voice and contribution of residents and communities across the boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth. </li><li>Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering effective engagement and participation strategies, that shape local decision making and co-designing programmes with internal and external partners </li><li>Delivering complex projects, within a political and public facing environment to demanding timescales </li><li>Experience of working with Councillors or other levels of government to support development of their proposals </li></ul>This post will have a greater focus on the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames as the operational split of the post is 80% Richmond and 20% Wandsworth. This role will therefore be predominately based at Richmond Council offices as well as out in the community, engaging with and maintaining a high level of visibility amongst community partners and internal stakeholders. The role is a permanent full-time role and available immediately. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience You will need to bring a strong working knowledge of successful approaches to community engagement, participation and capacity building, this experience could come from within a Council, statutory service or from within a voluntary or community group. You will also bring direct or transferrable skills which will allow you to lead projects through the Council's governance systems, as well as developing transparent, equitable processes. Experience of co-production is of value and project management experience is essential. You will support partners through a period of change. You will manage a small team and matrix manage across multiple partners. You will be a confident communicator, in person and in writing, and an effective team player. You will need to be flexible in how you work and regularly re-prioritise what you work on. You need to have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. You will also be able to translate complex issues into short, community focused messages which you can communicate both in writing and by presenting to groups. Closing Date: Tuesday 6th May Shortlisting Date: week commencing 12th May Interview Date: weeks commencing 19th and 26th May Richmond &amp; Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This campaign is anonymised. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Would you like a role where you can contribute to creating systemic change in prison healthcare? If you can work collaboratively with multi-agency colleagues across healthcare, criminal justice and community-based organisations and have the breadth of vision to identify how family voices might influence change - we want to hear from you! This is an opportunity for you to draw on your knowledge of criminal justice healthcare and play a key role in the delivery of the first Patient and Public Voice service for the families of patients in London prisons. Your role will work across London prisons to develop the mechanisms by which family voices can create change and inform practice. About You: You will be confident at 'opening doors' and quick to form collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that all families have the opportunity to have their voice heard. This role is a great fit for someone who is energetic and committed and has a passion for working directly with local communities and supporting the delivery of effective participation. DBS check and prison vetting will be required for the successful applicant. Organisation: Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner's children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do. What we offer: Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button. Other information: Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgments may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

Community Engagement Officer Location: Home based with travel throughout the South East Contract Type: Permanent / Full time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: c. £30,000 Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, occupational sick pay, dog friendly offices. Closing date: 07-07-2024 Are you a talented fundraiser who is motivated by bringing communities together to help change lives? This could be the role for you! Their mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. To help them create amazing partnerships, they need amazing people. There is an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer to join their dedicated Fundraising team. This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of their essential work that transforms lives every day. What you will do: A vital role in their Fundraising team, you will be working with individuals, organisations, schools, and small businesses in the local areas across the southern region to raise income and awareness for the charity. You will recruit, manage, and inspire fundraising volunteers to support them to raise much-needed funds. You will be passionate about stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones, ensuring an outstanding donor experience. Taking a proactive approach will be key to showcasing their work and charitable goals. What they are looking for: • Proven experience of effectively managing relationships across a range of audiences. • Experience of planning and running events. • Ability to create and support the development of new campaigns, initiatives and strategic plans. • Ability to manage a varied workload with initiative to prioritise. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inspire. • Experience of creating, forecasting, and monitoring budgets to deliver against income and expenditure targets. • Ability to write reports and evaluations using data. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. • Experience in recording and maintaining information on a database. • Ideally, you will have experience in community fundraising or events management, with a successful track record in raising and securing income from a diverse range of funding streams. Experience of using Salesforce, supervising/managing people and up to date knowledge of fundraising regulations/legislation will be advantageous but not essential. • Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that their assistance dogs provide to their beneficiaries. They can offer you: • Generous annual leave allowance. • Salary exchange ('smart') pension scheme. • Charity sick pay. • Life assurance scheme. • Wellbeing portal. This role benefits from home-based working; regular travel throughout the southern region is essential to meet with their donors, beneficiaries, colleagues and other stakeholders. You must have a full UK driving licence and ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role (where applicable business travel will be claimable expenses). They will provide a laptop and mobile phone for use in the role. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, they would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role. Please be aware that they reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the closing date should they find a suitable candidate before this date. Please be assured that they contact all of their candidates on the outcome of their application, this may take longer if they receive high volumes of applications. 1st Interview: 12th July 2024, online. 2nd Interview: 19th July 2024, in person (location tbc). They recognise the benefit of diverse experiences, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. They are a disability confident committed employer. You may also have experience in the following: Engagement Support Specialist, Donor Relations Representative, Supporter Care Officer, Community Engagement Associate, Fundraising Support Executive, Donor Engagement Specialist, Supporter Liaison Officer, Client Experience Associate, Donor Interaction Coordinator, Fundraising Support Assistant, Community Outreach Officer, Supporter Relationship Coordinator, Engagement and Support Assistant, etc. REF-214 698

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