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SalaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Community Engagement & Outreach Officer to join our Area Development Team.
The successful candidate will support the Community Co-ordination and Engagement Officer in the delivery of good outcomes for citizens of the district; by the strengthening of communities and community groups through effective engagement and outreach services, working in partnership with Councillors, partners and third sector organisations.
In addition to arranging, participating, and supporting area engagement and outreach events, the successful candidate will provide a range of administrative and practical support, including promotion and publicity. Research and data analysis is also a key element of the role.
It is essential that the successful candidate has experience of organising events, supporting meetings, and delivery of community-based programmes in a Community Engagement environment. They will be educated to GCSE level, holding 4 GCSE’s (grades A-C), and be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge gained through relevant employment. A full, clean drivers’ licence is essential with access to business insurance.
The role is community and office based, with flexibility to support effective service delivery, including home working. Working 37 hours per week the successful candidate must be flexible, as some element of evening and weekend working is required.
We aim to give everyone a good work-life balance, so you’ll have access to your working schedule in advance.
Why Wakefield Council?
- We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
- We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
- 29 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
- Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
- Access to a range of employee support products.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Michelle Dunne.
Tel: 07468 700810
E-mail: mdunne@wakefield.gov.uk
Community Engagement and Outreach Officer.pdf
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