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Active Black Country is part of the national network of Active Partnerships. We are principally funded by Sport England to work with local partners to create opportunities for people to be physically active, move more, and play sport. We work with a diverse range of partners and manage several grant funding programmes and projects that aim to create opportunities for local people in the Black Country to be active. About the roles Working closely with the Active Black Country team and Local Authority partners, the 2 x Community Engagement Officers will play a key role in identifying community need and will identify appropriate support or training solutions. The role will support communities to build capacity and knowledge and will share opportunities to be active, support creativity and the development of skills. Working closely with the Active Black Country (ABC) team and Local Authority partners you will: 1. Engage with communities to understand barriers and motivations to adopting an active lifestyle. 2. Support community organisations to make it easier to find and access physical activity opportunities locally including online. 3. Support understanding and awareness of digital platforms including ABC's Black Country Moving Platform and its benefits. 4. Ensure that community voice is captured and utilised at all stages of development and support. 5. Connect and collaborate with key community engagement roles across the Black Country, such as Public Health Development Officers. 6. Develop positive relationships with all stakeholders. Main Duties: 1. Work with the Active Communities Strategic Lead, communities, and residents to understand needs and training requirements. 2. Build relationships with partners, community organisations and provide support to integrate physical activity content on The Black Country Moving Platform. 3. To promote opportunities to encourage people to be active, providing ongoing support to local community organisations to raise awareness and accessibility of local services that support active lifestyles. 4. Coordinate a programme of support or training opportunities based on community need. 5. Work with the ABC Digital Inclusion Manager to improve the wayfinding experience of the Black Country Moving platform, developing content with community organisations and residents. 6. Share learning across the region to build shared understanding of the challenges to being active and how we can collectively deliver future services. 7. Collect and collate data including case studies. 8. Maintain ABC stakeholder database. 9. Ensure compliance at all times with contract management, procurement and finance procedures. 10. Be responsible and take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of self and other employees and the public in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and company procedures. 11. Adhere to the Data Protection Act. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. 12. Adhere to relevant Active Black Country Limited policies and procedures. 13. Undertake such other duties as may be appropriate. Person Specification: 1. Able to work as a trusted partner and build strong, effective and valued relationships across a wide range of people and organisations. 2. Visibly values and promotes co-design and can bring people together to jointly create innovative ideas and practice. 3. Skilled in building trust and long-term relationships across sectors especially with local partners, community-based organisations, local authorities and charities. 4. Significant experience of working with the voluntary and community sector at all levels, including staff, volunteers, trustees, and management committees. 5. Experience of building the capacity of voluntary and community organisations, with a focus on active lifestyle provision. 6. Knowledge of active lifestyle barriers and motivators and methods of overcoming barriers and maximising motivations to increase community activity. 7. Demonstrates professional, voluntary, or lived experience of communities most marginalised or under-represented in being active. Has knowledge and understanding of the barriers to activity. Can articulate, demonstrate, or evidence the valuable role that physical activity and sport can contribute to health, environmental &amp; socio-economic outcomes. 8. Strong written and verbal skills. Able to distil learning clearly for different audiences, including communities, partners and funders. 9. A self-starter who shows skills in agile and adaptive working proving you can respond quickly, work flexibly and navigate through fast-paced, changing, complex and uncertain environments. The role is a Fixed term 18th Month Contract.

Community Engagement Officer

Cricket has the great ability to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of residents in Gloucestershire across all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds. It has the power to improve lives, bring communities together and inspire people to do more, whether it is Walking Cricket, accessible holiday activity or a community owned Table Cricket offer. We are looking for a community minded individual who will drive our mission forward to improve lives through the power of cricket by forging partnerships with health organisations, community groups and volunteers to identify projects where cricket can add value and social impact to people and their communities. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate due to the untouched nature of this work throughout the game. You will have the opportunity to create new cricket programmes that will reach new audiences creating new outcomes with high impact that supports national institutions such as the NHS and the armed forces. Key responsibilities • Identify opportunities for cricket programmes that support wellbeing and health initiatives • Grow and develop our Walking Cricket offer • Create a community Table Cricket offer • Determine areas to deliver cricket for adults with disabilities age 25 and over • Support Disability Champion Cricket Clubs with their offer • Engage the club network with wellbeing initiatives • Provide cricket at community engagement events • Forge impactful relationships with health organisations and Primary Care Networks • Build and maintain positive relationships with the VCSE Alliance and Active Partnerships • Work with Development Officers of ACE, Street, Super 1s, Wicketz to grow their programmes • Work with Women and Girls' Development Manager to create female only community cricket hubs • Support volunteers at community cricket hubs • Champion inclusion, cultural understanding and our GRACE Campaign across all areas of cricket delivery • Capture engaging and uplifting stories for case studies • Report back to Community Development Manager findings and data • Feedback on any funding opportunities Essential • A full and valid UK driving license and have access to a car • Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to engage respectfully with people from a range of communities and cultural backgrounds • An Enhanced DBS check or willing to gain certification • Commitment to achieving ECB Level 1/Foundation Coach or higher within a short space of time Desirable • Insight to the geography and community work of the region • An understanding of the cricket landscape in Gloucestershire • Demonstrate an understanding of GCF's community programmes and ECB's National Programmes - All Stars and Dynamos The employee's normal working days will be Monday-Friday and will normally be expected to complete at least 37.5 hours in a week. The employee will not normally be required to work before 9am, however, due to the nature of the work involved in this position, the employee will be required to work some evenings and weekends. The post holder will be required to carry out their duties at such times and on such days that are the most effective to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Job description Post Ref: CC518 Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. We're looking for a creative, enterprising, and enthusiastic person to join the CultureDale team as we continue to deliver an exciting and engaging creative programme with and for the communities of Calderdale. Be part of the team, be part of CultureDale. As our Community Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for devising and delivering a wide range of cultural participatory activities that engage and connect residents and community groups across Calderdale. You will work closely with local artists, cultural organisations, charities, and other partners to build positive relationships and create engaging events. With excellent communication skills, you will also represent the CultureDale team at relevant outside partnership bodies at local, regional, and national level. If you have experience in arts participation, planning and managing creative collaborative projects, and working with volunteers, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and leave a lasting legacy in our community. If you do not meet all the qualifications or experience listed in the job description, but you have relevant lived experience and are eager to learn, we will provide training and development opportunities to help you succeed in this role. If you're excited about the opportunity to celebrate the culture of Calderdale and want to be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Please download the full job description for more information on the role and how to apply. Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision <a href="https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/" target="_blank">https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/</a> we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub .

Sureserve Compliance Fire, is a specialist in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire safety and electrical systems, providing fire and electrical compliance and testing services. This covers a comprehensive range of physical infrastructure and safety considerations required for a building to meet regulatory requirements. As a leading fire and electrical compliance service provider to the Public sector, our success relies upon a market leading, engaged, and highly skilled team, for which we are always seeking skilled and self-motivated individuals to join. Role Overview The Community Liaison Officer acts as a vital link between operational teams and the local community. The primary purpose of this role is to optimise access to residences and buildings by fostering positive relationships, managing clear and consistent communication, and addressing any concerns that may arise during service delivery. Operating within a diverse social housing environment across Bristol and the surrounding areas, the postholder must take a proactive, customer-focused approach to engagement-ensuring that all residents and stakeholders feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the process Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, stakeholders, and community groups throughout operational activities. • Translate technical or operational information into clear, accessible language for non-specialist audiences. • Attend site visits, meetings, or resident interactions alongside operational colleagues to support the resolution of potential challenges or disputes. • Provide regular updates and feedback to internal teams and managers on community sentiment, emerging issues, and areas requiring attention. • Keep the community informed of upcoming works, changes, and timelines using a range of communication channels such as letters, drop-in sessions, phone calls, and emails. • Carry out proactive door knocking to ensure high levels of resident engagement and improve appointment take-up rates. • Log, investigate, and help resolve complaints relating to disruption, safety, noise, or other concerns in a timely, empathetic, and professional manner. • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with local authorities, community leaders, residents, and businesses. • Remain alert to site safety requirements and safeguarding responsibilities, particularly when engaging with vulnerable residents or communities. • Escalate and report any safety or safeguarding concerns in accordance with company policy and statutory obligations. Qualifications and Skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse audiences. • Self-motivated and confident working autonomously, without the need for close supervision. • Proven experience in a customer service, stakeholder engagement, or community-facing role. • Able to manage sensitive conversations with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. • Confident in presenting information and facilitating community meetings, events, or drop-in sessions. • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges. • Awareness of safeguarding principles and responsibilities, particularly when engaging with vulnerable individuals or groups. • Comfortable using standard IT tools and digital platforms for communication, record keeping, and reporting • Full UK Driving licence. Desirable: • Experience working within social housing, construction, or public sector environments. • Knowledge of the Bristol community and surrounding areas. • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites. Working Environment: This is a field-based position that involves collaborating closely with our operational teams and the Mobilisation &amp; Resource Planning Manager. As a fully remote role there will be close interaction with client(s) RLO services that may well include localised working from alternative offices. Additional Perks: • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays • An additional day off for your birthday • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing support • Cycle to Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting • Annual performance-related bonus • Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme, with bonuses available • Career progression opportunities, supporting internal growth and development • Commitment to training and development, as part of the 5% Club • Length of service rewards and on-the-spot recognition for outstanding contributions Business Sureserve Compliance Fire Locations Bristol Yearly salary £25,000 - £28,000 Employment type Full-time

Community Liaison Officer

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. Appointment is dependent upon a satisfactory DBS check. 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 8th or 9th September 2025. We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted. 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. 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!

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