How you\\\'ll make a differenceBuilding new relationships with communities, partners and town and parish councils, the information and support you provide will help ensure the activities of the council will deliver what communities need and support them to develop their own solutions. To support community growth it is key that you develop good relationships and build conversations within communities to understand their lived experiences and strengths. What you will be doingTo support community development, it will be your responsibility to provide advice, guidance and support to community groups, partners and customers. Using your specialist knowledge, you will identify areas within local communities where support is required and engage people in the delivery of services.It will be key for you to assist in building local community networks and developing engagement to make an effective contribution to a wide range of initiatives. To secure involvement in achieving objectives, it will be essential to develop good relationships with partner organisations. You will plan and deliver events to partners and the community, including consultations, presentations and briefings, in a variety of settings. What we need from youIt is essential you have relevant practical experience in community engagement, backed by evidence of appropriate specialist knowledge.You will be working towards a professional technical qualification and/or hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification relating to community development, engagement or participation.We require you to be able to demonstrate appropriate specialist knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and processes.Given the elements of this role, you will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to build relationships and engage successfully with community groups and partner organisations. What you need to knowThis is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week. This is limited term contract, ending 31st March 2027. This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our office in Badminton Road and working from home but with an expectation that you will be out and about in our communities at places and times which suit them. This is likely to involve some evening and weekend working. Interviews will be held on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July 2025. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is differentAs part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We\\\'re building and shaping communities which people are proud of.We\\\'re planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses. We’re providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained. We\\\'ve achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We’re making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Community Engagement Officer - Job Description