Participation and Engagement Officer, Nottingham
Client: Leicestershire County Council
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 08db9196101f
Job Views: 3
Posted: 14.07.2025
Expiry Date: 28.08.2025
Job Description:
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting salary is £31,586 (Level one), rising to £34,314 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
We have an exciting opportunity for talented individuals to join Nottingham City Council. Working here offers competitive pay, excellent leave entitlement, and a generous pension scheme. We foster an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to excel.
We seek passionate individuals committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you're eager to make a difference in the community, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Participation and Engagement Officer, you will ensure children, young people, and their families have a voice in shaping services. Your responsibilities include planning and delivering creative engagement activities, supporting inclusive participation, and collaborating with partners to promote meaningful involvement. This role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering youth, enhancing services, and community impact.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field.
Experience
- Experience working with children, young people, and families to influence services.
- Proven ability to plan and deliver engagement activities such as workshops and consultations.
- Experience supporting staff with participation practices.
- Experience in children’s services is desirable.
Knowledge
- Understanding of participation and engagement principles.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and children’s services legislation.
- Awareness of the diverse needs of children and families.
- Familiarity with the City Council’s strategic aims and quality assurance.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Creative and inclusive approach to engagement.
- Confidence in facilitating group activities and using digital tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to child-centred, high-quality services, and continuous improvement.
A DBS enhanced check is required for this position.
For more details, please find the job description attached.
At Nottingham City Council, we believe work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work. Further information can be found on our applicants page.
For informal inquiries, please contact Lucy Higgins, Quality Assurance & Learning Academy Service Manager, via email.
By applying, you agree to our terms and conditions.
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