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Language Empire, a leading provider of face-to-face interpreting and translation services, is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to join our team. With a focus on providing high-quality language solutions to public sector organisations throughout the UK, we pride ourselves on our dedication to delivering exceptional service in over 500 languages. As the Community Engagement Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our company continues to operate responsibly and ethically, while also making a positive impact on society. You will lead our community initiatives, build meaningful relationships, and ensure our services reach underrepresented and marginalised communities. You will also contribute to our social value and sustainability goals, making a tangible difference to both our organisation and the communities we serve. What will you be doing? <ul> <li>Identify and connect with underrepresented and marginalised individuals and groups, encouraging them to take part in collaborative initiatives </li> <li>Facilitate inclusive conversations, workshops, and focus groups to gather community insights.</li> <li>Plan and deliver community events, forums, and educational activities.</li> <li>Represent the organisation at school recruitment events, job fairs and other engagements.</li> <li>Collect and analyse feedback, document outcomes, and share insights for improvement.</li> <li>Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, and the company website.</li> <li>Write case studies and support bid management with detailed activity reports.</li> <li>Act as the main point of contact at events, coordinating on-site activities.</li> <li>Develop systems to monitor and report progress across initiatives.</li> </ul>Requirements <ul> <li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Strong facilitation skills to lead workshops and community activities.</li> <li>Passionate about community development, inclusivity, and social justice.</li> <li>Excellent networking abilities and relationship management skills.</li> <li>Self-motivated, with strong organisational and time management skills.</li> <li>Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or facilitation roles.</li> <li>Familiarity with participatory approaches to service design.</li> <li>Experience working with diverse or marginalised communities.</li> <li>Familiarity with the Social Value Act</li> <li>Knowledge of social value frameworks (e.g., ESG) is desirable.</li> <li>GCSE/O Level (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.</li> <li>Qualification in Social Value desirable </li> <li>Reliable transportation for travel to events across the country.</li> <li>Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours when required.</li> <li>Ability to reliably commute to our office in Rochdale </li> </ul>Benefits Become part of our team at Language Empire and you'll find an inclusive culture which prizes mutual respect, innovation and high performance. Hard work deserves great benefits: Health and Well-being Support: <ul> <li>Doctorline: 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP.</li> <li>Togetherall: A safe online space to get the support you need, in confidence.</li> <li>Structured Counselling: Professional mental health support </li> </ul>Information and Assistance: <ul> <li>24 Hour Advice Line: Confidential guidance on medical, legal or domestic issues.</li> <li>Eldercare Advice: A Telephone Care Advisory Service for support with caring responsibilities.</li> </ul>Discount and Savings: <ul> <li>Discounts and special offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations.</li> <li>Savings on Gym membership, health clubs and leisure centres, as well as discounted online subscriptions.</li> </ul>Who are we? EMPIRE GROUP is on a mission to revolutionize the translation &amp; interpretation industry. Since, its establishment in 2001, the company is providing professional interpreters mostly to public sector organizations in the UK. We have been supplying interpreting and translation services local and nationwide covering 200 core languages and dialects throughout the UK. To date our 20,000+ strong work force of face-to-face interpreters speak over 435 languages and dialects as well as rare and exotic languages. Our 1,000+ translators are all UK based with a cover for over 200 languages which can be translated to and from English. We have robust systems to manage our pool of translators and interpreters across the country. Our Vision: "To become the UK's leading provider of translation, interpreting and related services for the public and private sectors." Our Mission: "To provide outstanding services that bridge the language barrier while respecting and celebrating cultural diversity." We value: PEACE - People -&gt; Ethical Conduct -&gt; Assured Excellence -&gt; Clients -&gt; Equality &amp; Diversity Language Empire is proud to be a Disability Confident and Real Living Wage accredited Employer!

Community Engagement Officer

The role All University of Bristol students, whether they live in university or privately rented accommodation, are part of the local community. We take great pride in the value our students bring to the city through their voluntary activity, collaborative initiatives and enrichment of the diversity and culture that makes Bristol special. The University also recognises there can sometimes be challenges in terms of integrating students into a residential community, particularly as many are living independently for the first time. In response, the Community Liaison Office operates a range of proactive educational and reactive disciplinary measures to help students acclimatise to independent living outside of university halls, with the aim of ensuring they can integrate harmoniously into their chosen residential neighbourhoods. The Community Liaison Coordinator will be a pivotal role helping to ensure the University maintains good community relations with its neighbours. Working closely with the Community Liaison Officer, UWE Bristol, Bristol City Council, Avon &amp; Somerset Police, and Bristol Waste Company, the role will help ensure the smooth functioning of the Community Liaison Office, providing administrative support, acting as a `first point of contact` for community complaints (primarily poor waste management, excess noise and general anti-social behaviour), engaging students and local residents to promote positive behaviours, and supporting the progression of disciplinary investigations to resolve issues. What will you be doing? <ul><li>Providing an excellent customer service to residents and other stakeholders engaging with Community Liaison Office.</li><li>Operating a complaints and disciplinary process in collaboration with the Student Resolution Service.</li><li>Supporting the Community Liaison Office to develop and maintain good relations with local stakeholders and groups.</li><li>Providing general administrative support, including maintaining records of meetings, complaints received and outcomes, producing reports within legislative requirements e.g., GDPR.</li><li>Engaging with students living in the community, providing proactive advice and support, raising awareness of misconduct allegation and collating evidence to inform potential disciplinary action.</li><li>Liaising with local partners (e.g., residents` groups, Bristol City Council, UWE Bristol) to support the work of the office.</li><li>Providing secretariat duties for the Bristol Student Community Partnership and other forums.</li><li>Recognising when students are in need of wellbeing support and refer them to the relevant support services in the University.</li></ul>You should apply if <ul><li>Experience of complaint handling.</li><li>Excellent customer service, interpersonal and de-escalation skills.</li><li>Experience of team administration.</li><li>Excellent standard of written correspondence.</li><li>Good IT skills sufficient to operate internal systems, manage own correspondence and ability to access, update, analyse and create reports from information held on a database.</li><li>Experience of working with young people, ensuring their welfare is the primary concern.</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised.</li></ul>Additional information For informal queries about the role, please contact Rebecca Funnell - <a href="mailto:rebecca.funnell@bristol.ac.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.funnell@bristol.ac.uk</a> Contract type: Open ended / Full time Work pattern: Open ended / Full time Grade: F Salary: £27,344 - £31,387 per annum School / Unit: Strategic Communications &amp; Marketing Division Shift pattern: Monday to Friday This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 26th January 2025. Interviews are expected to take place w.c 3rd February 2025. Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Community Liaison Coordinator

About The Role Do you enjoy working with people and learning more about them? Are you passionate about local communities becoming more Dementia inclusive? Do you enjoy organising events? Yes? Well, we have an exciting new opportunity for you! About the role Location: Community based in Fenland, Ramsey area and the A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire Contract: Fixed term contract for 1 year As a Community Engagement Officer you will be responsible for raising awareness within the community of Fenland and parts of Huntingdonshire. Our main focus is to support people living with Dementia to know how to access help and support they need to live as independently as they are able. You will be working closely within the community, alongside local and national organisations, helping them to develop and establish support networks and to become more Dementia Inclusive. You will; <ul> <li>Travelling extensively throughout Fenland, Ramsey area and A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire, organising and promoting local awareness raising events within communities.</li> <li>Networking within communities identifying services, providing information and speaking to group members and identify how to become more Dementia Inclusive.</li> <li>Producing items for village newsletter, producing posters and flyers to promote your events.</li> <li>Deliver and facilitate Dementia Friends sessions out in the community.</li> <li>Working and attending meetings with a wide range of organisations including health, social care, local Government, and voluntary sector.</li></ul>About you You are; <ul> <li>Able to travel independently throughout Fenland and Huntingdonshire with access to own vehicle.</li> <li>Confident to speak to groups of people at events.</li> <li>Able to organise and promote events.</li> <li>Passionate about making a difference to those affected by dementia.</li> <li>Possess the skills to establish local contacts and networking.</li> <li>Understand working with people from seldom heard from groups.</li> <li>Understand community development work.</li> <li>Confident using MS packages and patient databases/customer records systems.</li></ul>Closing date: 28th January 2025 Interview date: 11th February 2025 About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time. There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone. At Alzheimer's Society we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We're here for everyone living with dementia. As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK's largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia. Our Values We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges. Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia. Equal Opportunities We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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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