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Company Description United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future; Property Services, Infrastructure Services, New Homes and Connected. We are now recruiting for a Resident Liaison Officer within out Property Services pillar: Property Services - We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients. Job Description As a vital member of our team, you will make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we work with and have the opportunity to develop your career in property services. As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be a visible point of contact for customers, engaging through newsletters, meetings, visits, and open days. You will ensure residents are aware of the works processes and communicate updates or changes accordingly. In addition, you will provide a high standard of customer care and aftercare - ensuring works are completed satisfactorily and managing expectations between residents, the client and our operations teams. This role will require travel across Northeast London and Essex, as such you will need a driver's license and your own vehicle to be considered. Qualifications As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be the first point of contact for residents, requiring exceptional customer service and clear, confident communication. Strong organisational and time management skills are essential. You'll need to manage potentially challenging situations with professionalism and empathy, ensuring residents feel informed, respected, and supported at every stage. While previous experience in a resident liaison role may be beneficial, it is not essential. We are looking for someone with real drive, enthusiasm and determination to make a meaningful impact whilst using their initiative. If you're someone who wants to make their mark, can work independently as well as part of a team, and brings energy and commitment to everything you do, we want to hear from you. This is a public-facing role that requires discretion, resilience under pressure, and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Additional Information If you are a Resident Liaison Officer or Customer Service Professional seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering: <ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company's growth</li><li>Immediate interview for qualified candidates</li></ul>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Resident Liaison Officer

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Tenant Liaison Officer to support the Disrepair (Housing Claims) Team. This role will play a key part serving as the primary point of contact between customers (tenants and residents) contractors, and operational teams during disrepair projects. This will cover our work predominantly throughout the London Borough of Barking &amp; Dagenham. Responsibilities include:- • Acting as a crucial intermediary between the site teams, residents, and colleagues. • Being the main contact for residents, keeping them informed about project timelines, progress, and any disruptions. • Ensuring residents are aware of the works processes and communicate updates / changes accordingly • Attending regular client representative and tenant meetings and workshops to ensure highest level of customer service is provided at all times. • Ensure a consistent approach to customer care is adopted, • Managing the Tenant's Complaints procedures as a point of escalation. • Updating the database to reflect on-going works. • Collaborate with internal teams as necessary (such as planners and operatives) to assist with booking appointments and managing schedules • Facilitate communication between all stakeholders for a seamless project experience. • Addressing residents' concerns and complaints, ensuring their needs are met What we're looking for: • Previous experience in customer service or housing-related roles, ideally within a Resident/tenant Liaison Officer (RLO) role. • Experience of repairs and maintenance programmes in occupied premises, ideally with legal disrepair/housing condition claims environment. • Proven track record of successfully managing the workload across planned maintenance programmes. Skills and Abilities: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Confidence to manage sometimes difficult situations, and proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. • Empathy and the ability to build trust with residents, tenants and customers. • Knowledge of housing regulations and disrepair protocols. • Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously. • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude to see cases through to resolution. Working arrangements • Full-time, permanent • Office based, with some flexibility available (a minimum of 3 days in office) • Salary £32,000 per annum About us: BD Group is a dynamic Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO) subsidiary of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide critical infrastructure services including: • Repair and maintenance for 18,000 social houses • Capital works programmes • Cleaning and catering for over 40 schools • 24/7 emergency repair services • Facilities management • Environmental services Our mission combines private sector efficiency with a genuine public service ethos, reinvesting all profits back into our community. Perks &amp; Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package including: Heart Hub rewards, perks &amp; benefits platform Group Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Paid Holidays Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance more achievable Health &amp; wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Great offices &amp; local amenities including our on-site Café (with discounts available via our app) Access to independent mortgage advisory service Free parking at our head office - The Cube Free on-site parking Career development and training opportunities A great team with a friendly and inclusive workplace culture. To Apply: If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and by clicking 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form for the opportunity to become part of our success story.

Tenant Liaison Officer

Job Description Grade 6- £38058- £41442pa The Resident Services Team is responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence. We also develop an holistic picture of each resident so as to be the principal point of contact for other council departments in actively trying to resolve issues / blockages such as gas access, hoarding, tenancy fraud, safeguarding. The post holder will act as the principle point of contact for a local area, estate or patch or group of residents so that the environment and condition that residents experience is well maintained to a high quality. We are a highly motivated and high achieving team and we are looking for 2 additional Housing Officers with Tenancy Management experience to complete our busy team. The work is both challenging and rewarding you will charged with maintaining an excellent and seamless service by working with partners and other internal and external services. The post holder will report to the Senior Housing Officer providing services to our customers through the following key objectives: • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a one team approach to the delivery of our services whilst meeting individual and team key performance indicators and targets. • To engage with appropriate internal and external agencies in agreeing and implementing support / action plans in providing a tenancy support service to new and existing tenants to sustain tenancies and reduce homelessness in particular; Neighbourhood Sustainment, Income Management, Adult Social Care and Children's Services and Mental Health to deliver a seamless service. Work and build strong partnership links with other agencies to include determining risk, providing support to include mental health cases, domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse, disability to include attendance at multi-agency meetings. • Actively work alongside other Internal Departments to undertake casework regarding breaches of tenancy conditions including ASB, harassment, domestic violence, hate crime and nuisance to include attendance in Court. To work with key internal and external partners and stakeholders, demonstrating influencing and problem solving qualities in the delivery of excellent tenant and leasehold management services and the sustainability of tenancies and neighbourhoods. • To work collaboratively with the Income Team to tackle arrears and to support vulnerable residents. You will work within the Resident Services Team and have experience of working in social housing, tenancy management or similar public sector role, dealing with complex casework face to face and in writing, experience of developing relationships with wide range of local stakeholders and partners, providing good tenancy, housing and leasehold advice, best practice and compliance is desirable. <ul> <li> With a proven track record of successful multi agency working, you will be outcome focused, clear thinking and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will also be a skilled and effective negotiator and problem solver.</li> <li> You will have excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.</li> <li> To meet the requirements of this key role, you must be customer focused, able to work on defined operational projects, interpret complex housing related legislation and guidance and be able to meet tight deadlines.</li> <li> The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week or as required by the Line Manager to meet the needs of the service.</li> <li>You must have a full UK driving license and a vehicle to use for work.</li></ul>Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9th May 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. About Us With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries. Find out why you should work for Havering Council.

Housing Officer

Independent Reviewing Officer Permanent, Full Time £46,574 to £56,027 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 11th May 2025 Interview Date: 19th May 2025 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Role Independent Reviewing Officer for mid and north Essex. Home-based role with the need to travel to chair looked after child reviews and visit children. To provide an effective Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) service for children in care, in accordance with statutory regulation, guidance, and Essex County Council procedures. To review the cases of children who are looked after as laid down in Volume 2 Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations (2021), and the IRO Handbook (2010). The statutory duties of the IRO are to [Section 25B (1), 1989 CA]: <ul> <li> Monitor the performance by the local authority of their functions in relation to the child's case. </li> <li> Participate in any review of the child's case. </li> <li> Ensure the wishes and feelings of the child are given due consideration by the authority. </li> <li> Perform any other function which is prescribed in regulations. </li></ul>The Independent Reviewing Officer's primary focus is to quality assure the care planning and review process for each looked after child, and to ensure that the child's needs, wishes and feelings are given full consideration. The review process should consider the child's assessed needs, and their progress, and will agree both long term plans and more immediate steps that will meet these needs and promote the child's welfare. The purpose of the review process is to ensure that the child's welfare is safeguarded and promoted in the most effective way while looked after by the Local Authority. The IRO role is one of practice expertise in the area of children in care and care planning and should be pivotal in driving forward Essex County Council's commitment to secure better and improved outcomes for children in care. The IRO should actively contribute to ensuring that Essex County Council fulfils its responsibilities as a 'corporate parent' for all children in care, by providing scrutiny and challenge to all levels of practitioner and manager within the organisation. Accountabilities <ul> <li> To ensure that statutory review meetings are held within the required timescales, and that all relevant family members, parents, carers and professionals are identified, invited to attend, and/or consulted fully in the process. This should take place in conjunction with the Social Worker responsible for the child and take into account the wishes and feelings of the child. </li> <li> To independently monitor the progress of the child between review meetings, ensuring the care plan continues to meet the assessed needs, and take action to convene a formal review when necessary. </li> <li> To communicate directly with the senior management team within Family Operations, when the Local Authority fails to meet its statutory obligations to children in care, especially where poor practice has contributed to, or increased, the risk to a child. </li> <li> To contribute to the development of strategic and corporate plans, ensuring effective representation of the issues relevant to looked after children, in order to secure better outcomes and continuous service improvement. </li> <li> To ensure that arrangements are made for children to access advocacy services, where this is considered appropriate and/or beneficial. </li> <li> To enable and support children and young people to access and make use of the authority's complaints and compliments procedure, as appropriate. </li> <li> To ensure that the appropriate support is in place for parents and/or carers to participate fully in the review process e.g. interpreter, advocate. </li> <li> To ensure that review processes are child-centred and maximise the potential involvement and participation of children, young people, parents and carers; mediating to resolve disagreements swiftly where necessary. When efforts to resolve issues informally are unsuccessful to use the Dispute Resolution Procedure to highlight deficiencies in care planning, resource allocation, inter-agency working and/or risk management, and challenge practitioners, managers and senior managers, when care plans do not effectively meet the identified needs of the looked after child. </li> <li> To act as a source of expert advice, consultation and mentoring for Family Operations staff on professional and practice issues relating to Children in Care. </li> <li> To produce review decisions and reports in line with statutory requirements. </li> <li> Ensure that administrative procedures are followed and that reports, and other documentation are completed and distributed, and client records are updated, within the prescribed timescales. </li> <li> To monitor the organisation and efficiency of the Independent Reviewing Service, and to make recommendations to the Service Manager for improvements to the system. </li> <li> To keep abreast of research findings which impact on Children Looked After and make recommendations to children's forums. </li> <li> To contribute to the development and corporate delivery of the Reviewing Service throughout the County. </li> <li> To work to the objectives for Children in Care as set out in the Multi Agency Children in Care Strategy 2012-2017. </li> <li> Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade. </li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring <ul> <li> Educated to Dip SW or degree level in Social Work practice. </li> <li> PQ Childcare Award or equivalent by experience. </li> <li> Current Social Work England Registration. </li> <li> A proven ability to form and sustain relationships with children and young people and the ability to promote the interest, wishes and feelings of children in care. </li> <li> A commitment to promoting family time and relationships with a child's family of origin. </li> <li> A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of working with children and families, and Children in Care and be fully conversant with all related statutory obligations, codes of practice and significant research findings. </li> <li> A sound working knowledge and experience of operational planning and service delivery within children's services in local government, with demonstrable and proven record of achievement in same. </li> <li> Experience of chairing meetings involving children, parents and/or carers and other professionals. </li> <li> The confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers, offering a critical perspective and appropriate challenge. </li> <li> A detailed understanding and awareness of the requirements of leading and managing change within a large, complex organisation. </li> <li> Experience of providing social work supervision and support. </li> <li> Experience of developing and implementing planning and performance frameworks in a multi-disciplinary and partnership environment. </li> <li> A thorough understanding of the legal framework relating to looked after children and care leavers, including knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for fostering services and the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005. </li> <li> A thorough working understanding of the legal process and the issues involved when a local authority makes an application to the court for an order. </li> <li> Knowledge of the evidence about what makes for good quality practice in working with children and families to safeguard children and promote their welfare. </li></ul>To read more about our business area, please visit: Children &amp; Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children &amp; Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a href="mailto:resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a> Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Downloads Pay and Reward Our Ways of Working About Us Organisation Behaviours

Independent Reviewing Officer

The Vacancy Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service? Do you get satisfaction from a role that involves multi-tasking and finding solutions? Do you enjoy organising and facilitating social events? McCarthy Stone is the leading UK's retirement living providers. We are recruiting a House Manager on a 1 year fixed term contract to join the team at our Southborough Gate development based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Built in 2019, Southborough Gate is a Retirement Living development that consists of 43 apartments with the over 60's in mind, providing excellent on-site facilities and set within beautiful grounds. Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday. (We can be flexible around school hours) Hourly rate: £21,490.34 per annum Benefits: Group personal pension, life assurance, Employee Assist Scheme, and flexible working hours working in the most beautiful surroundings, generous annual leave entitlement. About the Role of a House Manager We are seeking a customer centric House Manager to exemplify the high-quality customer standards that we are renowned for. Our House Manager's key role is to enhance our Homeowner's quality of life and enable them to maintain their independence. This is a diverse role encompassing high level customer service and front of house and facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong community with our homeowners through event coordination, and regular meetings to report company updates and address the priorities of our residents. Some of the House Manager duties within this role include: <ul> <li>Welcoming new Homeowners and supporting them to settle into their apartments.</li> <li>Providing a professional front of house service and dealing all visitors in a friendly manner.</li> <li>Being the first point of contact for all our Homeowners and offering them help, support and advice as necessary.</li> <li>Working in collaboration with our partners and suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the estate</li> <li>Being the 'face' of McCarthy Stone for the families and friends of our Homeowners.</li> <li>Dealing with Homeowners issues with sensitivity and understand the need for confidentiality and respect their privacy.</li> <li>Managing the development -gardens and grounds - in an efficient and effective manner, providing our Homeowners with a safe, secure, well maintained, and pleasant environment</li> <li>Facilitating social interaction and helping Homeowners to enjoy retirement living to the full.</li> <li>Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following key competencies: <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with a real "can do" attitude.</li> <li>Extensive experience in a professional customer service orientated position.</li> <li>A professional approach with high quality standards.</li> <li>Thrives in a busy a varied role, where every day will be different.</li> <li>Be resilient and can problem solve effectively.</li> <li>An awareness of basic Health and Safety will be a distinct advantage.</li> <li>A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li> <li>Previous/current work based first aid qualifications will be an advantage although successful candidates will receive all the necessary training on commencement of the role.</li></ul>Could this role be the perfect job for you? Apply now! All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date. McCarthy Stone celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background. We do not offer sponsorship; we will only be considering UK based applications. About Us As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people. We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list! Our Customers The Benefits 24 days annual leave Pension plan Life assurance Employee assistance helpline Health screening Eyecare voucher scheme Long service award Testimonials "I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It's a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team." Linda Diamond - House Manager "Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks ... it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel ... even if it was through a screen!" Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner "From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands-on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments." Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate "Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding." Caroline Craig-cordel - Sales Consultant "I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time." Stan Smolyar - Head of Brand Previous Next

House 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!

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