Engagement Officer Hertford, SG13 8EQ Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Details : Fixed Term / Secondment - 8 months Salary: £38,009 - £41,506 inclusive of local weighting Working Hours: 37 Job Category: Housing and Health Reference: eastherts/TP/105/99 Job Introduction Are you a focused and enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with communities and agencies to enhance community engagement and cohesion? We are looking for someone like you to join our team! If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, such as engaging with local residents and partners to understand their concerns and needs, arranging and attending community events and implementing the Council's Thriving Together strategy. What will you be doing? - Provide a service to develop and monitor engagement activities. - Review and investigate opportunities for community involvement, working with partners and residents. - Monitor performance against objectives and targets in relation to the Thriving Together strategy and action plans. - Lead and identify opportunities for community engagement events within the district. Engage with local communities to raise awareness of key initiatives, gather feedback and promote public confidence in the authority's work. About you As an ideal candidate, you will have: - Experience of partnership working with external organisations and, in particular, partner agencies including the voluntary sector. - A broad knowledge of local government and of the political and democratic context in which the council operates. - Effective communication skills that include meeting customers and clients, dealing with queries and the ability to respond in writing and verbally, both face to face and whilst on a telephone. - Competency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). - Experience of applying for and securing funding. What can we offer you? - A stimulating and supportive work environment. - Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time. - 26-29 days' annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service. - Employee well-being programme. How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Council's ambition, please contact Julie Pomfrett, Community Safety & ASB Manager. Closing date: Sunday, 28th September at midnight. Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 13th October 2025. So, if youre looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as an Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.