Community Engagement & Training Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement & Training Officer to join the Engagement team Engagement Team covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…
County/Borough Hampshire Office location Maxx House, 108 Park Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 1HY Full time/Part time Part time Hours per week 34 Work schedule Flexible, actual hours can be discussed at interview but regular weekend working will be required to cover events. Basic Salary £24,326.05 (FTE £26,830.20) Contract type Permanent DBS required? Enhanced Police vetting required? Yes Closing Date 18/08/2025 Ref No 6259 Documents
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What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
2. Flexible working options including hybrid working
3. 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
4. An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
5. Pension with 5% employer contribution
6. Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
7. High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
8. Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
9. Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
10. Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
11. Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
12. Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based out of our Chandlers Ford office on a hybrid basis with the expectation of 60% of your working week from the office. The role will include regular travel across the Hampshire & Isle of Wight region. You will be required to work flexibly to attend events in evenings and weekends, time off in lieu will be given.
As a Community Engagement & Training Officer, you will play a vital role in strengthening Victim Support’s presence and impact within the community. Your responsibilities will include:
13. Developing Engaging Content: Creating compelling and inclusive social media content tailored to diverse audiences to raise awareness of Victim Support’s services and initiatives.
14. Event Coordination and Representation: Organising and representing Victim Support at community events such as Pride, 999 Days, and local fairs. You will engage directly with victims and witnesses of crime, offering immediate emotional and practical support.
15. Delivering Presentations: Designing and delivering impactful presentations to criminal justice partners, including police and probation services, to promote collaboration and raise awareness of Victim Support’s work.
16. Community Relationship Building: Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with community leaders, local organisations, and stakeholders to enhance outreach and support networks.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
Due to vetting requirements the successful candidate must have lived within the UK for three years.