Prevent Training and Engagement Officer
Fixed Term, Full Time
£27,514.50 to £32,370.00 Per Annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 at 11.59pm
Note: This is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment for 12 months, possibly extending until 31st March 2027 depending on external funding. It is a politically restricted role.
Interview Date: Friday 6th June 2025 at County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH.
Essex County Council (ECC) is a large local authority serving 1.5 million residents in Essex. ECC has an ambitious strategy called Everyone’s Essex.
The Opportunity
As a Prevent Training & Engagement Officer within the Equalities and Partnerships Team, you will work on issues related to community safety, radicalisation prevention, and partnership engagement. Your role includes developing and delivering training, engaging with communities, building partnerships, and supporting local Prevent strategies.
The Role
We seek a Prevent Training & Engagement Officer with strong communication skills to:
1. Design and review training packages on Prevent and radicalisation topics.
2. Deliver training to staff, partners, and community groups.
3. Create and implement engagement plans with local communities.
4. Build relationships with internal and external partners.
5. Collaborate with Prevent Leads to identify priorities and share best practices.
6. Support project bids and coordinate delivery through the Preventing Radicalisation Initiative Fund.
7. Provide expert advice on local Prevent strategies.
Working Arrangements
This role is mainly remote ('anywhere worker') with a minimum of once a month in Chelmsford. Travel across Essex and beyond may be required for training and meetings.
Essential Experience
* Strong communication skills, ability to convey complex issues clearly and deliver training.
* Experience working in a political environment, understanding diverse perspectives.
* Stakeholder engagement and partnership development experience.
* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of Prevent Duty requirements and extremist ideologies.
* Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent experience.
* Experience in writing successful bids for funding.
Additional Information
This is a politically restricted role. For more about our work, visit: People, Policy, Economy and Public Health.
Why Essex?
Essex offers a dynamic environment with flexible working options, committed to innovation and community service. We are a Disability Confident Leader and support veterans and care leavers in employment. We value integrity and uphold high standards of conduct.
Employment may require a DBS check, and you will need to register with the DBS update service. More info at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
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