Community Partnerships And Engagement Officer

Are you an experienced and passionate community engagement professional? Have you managed a range of community partnership initiatives that prioritise inclusive participation and representation of diverse communities? Do you have hands on experience in implementing and overseeing community listening activities to enable ongoing and insightful dialogues? If so, you could join Imperial’s Community Engagement team to drive and embed civic engagement through an innovative programme at our new White City Campus.

Working with our Senior Community Partnerships and Engagement Manager, this role will connect the College and local community. Over the last seven years, our Community Engagement team, part of the broader Imperial Public Engagement team, has been actively building connections and relationships in White City and North Kensington. We've collaborated with local stakeholders, Imperial researchers, businesses, and community partners to deliver various community programmes, including science 'pop-ups' at local Festivals, tech literacy initiatives for older people, a community leadership programme for local women, and hands-on STEM activities for families at The Invention Rooms, our central hub and dedicated space for community engagement in White City.

Looking ahead we aim to build on this work drawing upon the insights and feedback from our recent extensive Listening Exercise. This role will be key to sustaining this momentum by managing the implementation of ongoing listening mechanisms, collaboration, and networking to shape targeted engagement efforts and address civic priorities while maintaining our valued local relationships.

Duties and responsibilities

Join our friendly and professional team to:

• Lead and manage systematic listening mechanisms to support ongoing community insights, informing Imperial’s civic engagement activities.
• Manage existing programmes for underserved groups, such as What The Tech?! and Agents of Change.
• Coordinate and deliver events fostering connections and collaboration between the community and Imperial, including our biannual Community Partner Lunches.
• Identify, map, and engage key stakeholders around the White City Campus and build strong links with residents and community groups.

Essential requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to provide high-quality support who can: 

• Coordinate community projects with proficiency in planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Develop sustained relationships with diverse communities, especially underserved or underrepresented groups.
• Adhere to best practices in safeguarding, health, safety, and GDPR regulations.

Further information

This role is full time and fixed term to circa 31 July 2027 (3 years fixed term)

Interview dates: 1 - 3 May 2024

We usually appoint at the start of the salary scale.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Farial Missi (f.missi@imperial.ac.uk).

We only accept online applications through Imperial’s online system.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.  Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Framework | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

Closing date: 14^th April 2024

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