Community Cohesion Officer (Fixed‑term contract until April 2027)
Overview
Buckinghamshire Council seeks a proactive and dynamic Community Cohesion Officer to join our Community Safety Team. The role focuses on building stronger, more inclusive communities, promoting social inclusion, and supporting efforts to tackle hate crime and extremism.
About The Role
The Officer will be at the heart of efforts to promote harmony and resilience across Buckinghamshire’s communities. You’ll work closely with community‑based organisations, councillors, public sector partners, and voluntary groups to:
* Build and maintain a network of stakeholders and identify gaps in community engagement.
* Lead initiatives that promote cohesion, including holding networking sessions and delivering training to stakeholders.
* Support communities in reporting hate crime and addressing extremism.
* Develop and deliver an action plan based on community needs and insights.
* Provide expert advice and guidance to internal teams and partners.
* Promote anti‑racist and anti‑extremism approaches through engagement and education.
This role is central to delivering the objectives of the Safer Bucks Board and involves working with under‑represented groups to build trust, confidence and resilience.
Any‑Desk: As an ‘any‑desk’ worker you will be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources. You may work from home or an office location when required and are expected to work from the office a couple of times a week.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Significant experience working or volunteering in the voluntary and community sector, especially with diverse communities.
* Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across a wide range of stakeholders.
* Knowledge of hate crime and extremism, and experience in developing community‑led responses.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver impactful projects.
* A collaborative, ambitious and trustworthy approach that reflects our organisational values.
You should thrive in a dynamic environment, be solution‑focused and committed to making a real difference in the lives of Buckinghamshire’s communities.
Requirements and Conditions
You must have a full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across the county.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions, as well as all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected under the Act.
Benefits and Work Environment
Buckinghamshire Council offers a fair and inclusive culture, opportunities to make a difference, health and well‑being initiatives, a unified employee representative group, ongoing support and career development, flexible working arrangements, and various discounts (Cafés, restaurants, shops, auto‑enrolment into a generous Pension Scheme, Costco membership, gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva, etc.).
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