We arelooking for a dedicated Community Engagement Officer to join the team at MaryAnn Evans Hospice. If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can makea real impact on the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.
As theCommunity Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in raising awareness ofthe hospices services and building strong, lasting relationships withindividuals, local groups, and businesses. You will lead and implementcommunity outreach initiatives, creating opportunities for local people to getinvolved in supporting the hospice and its vital work.This is a permanent full-time post working aspart of the Mary Ann Evans Hospices Marketing and Income Generation team. Therole is based primarily in Nuneaton, but with outreach across the local area toincrease levels of community and corporate engagement by raising awareness ofthe work of the hospice.
Qualificationsand Experience:
NVQLevel 3 or above, or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. Marketing, Businessor Communications.
Demonstrableexperience of engaging with different audiences and communities
Experienceof working on independently.
Asolution approach to problem solving.
Proficiencywith using social media platforms, such as Facebook,, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Ableto use MS Windows applications and publishing software to a good level.
Main duties of the job
1.Workwith the Head of Marketing & Income Generation / Marketing & IncomeGeneration Team Lead, to support the income generation strategy and achievementof our budget.
2.Buildstrong relationships with local communities, businesses and schools to raiseawareness and increase support and engagement with Mary Anns work.
3.Developproductive partnerships with a range of organisations and relevant groups,promoting the work of Mary Ann widely to encourage engagement with the Charity.
4.Workwith the wider Marketing and Income Generation Team to support communityfundraising.
5.Worktowards establishing a robust, group of local supporters to help drive thecommunity fundraising strategy.
6.Attendfundraising, networking and other events as required, potentially in a widerange of locations requiring travel. This will involve some weekend and eveningwork.
7.Workwith the Marketing & Income Generation Team to utilise all forms of mediain the promotion of forthcoming events and the work of the charity.
8.Ensureall data and monitoring information is recorded using Mary Ann Evans systems,with emphasis on good record-keeping.
9.Workin strict accordance with Mary Ann Evans values, policies and procedures.
About us
For over 30 years, Mary Ann Evans Hospice has delivered compassionate, high quality end of life care to individuals and their families across Warwickshire North. We're proud of the difference we've made and continue to make in the lives of those navigating life limiting illness.
Why Join Us?
* Make a difference, your work will directly contribute to the care and support of individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses.
* Sickness pay in accordance with Mary Ann Evans Hospice policy.
* Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
* Lease car scheme available via salary sacrifice.
* FREE parking facilitieswhen based at the Hospice located on the George Eliot site.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support
We are committed to supporting our staff with competitive benefits and a positive working environment to help you thrive in your role.
The Hospice is committed toensuring a healthy work-life balance for staff given the nature of theenvironment and care services provided. The Hospice, its staff and volunteersare all committed to ensuring Our Values stay at the centre of its ethos.
Trustworthy
Respectful
Inspirational
Sustainable
Job responsibilities
This is a permanent full-time post working as part ofthe Mary Ann Evans Hospices Marketing and Income Generation team. The role isbased primarily in Nuneaton, but with outreach across the local area toincrease levels of community and corporate engagement by raising awareness ofthe work of the hospice or Mary Ann (TBC). The aim is to raise funds from arange of sources across the local area helping to diversify and expand our funding base as well as developingrelationships with local volunteer fundraisers and groups.
The postholdersactivities contribute to ensuring Mary Ann meets its income generation targetswhilst adhering to all regulatory responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent grade C-4 and above in English and Maths.
* NVQ level 3 or above, or equivalent a relevant subject e.g. Marketing, Business or Communications.
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject e.g., Marketing, Business, or Communications.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of engaging with different audiences and communities.
* Experience of working on their own.
* A solution approach to problem solving.
* Proficiency with using social media platforms, such as Facebook,, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
* Able to use MS Windows applications and publishing software to a good level.
* Experience of working in a charity/fundraising environment.
* Awareness of safeguarding processes.
* Experience of using Canva, or a similar creative application.
* Experience of updating websites.
Skills & Knowledge
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organisation.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys meeting people.
* Able to work on their own but also as part of a wider team with whom they can quickly build up trust and confidence.
* Able to demonstrate perseverance and resilience.
* Conscientious, methodical and organised.
* Flexible in approach and able to use initiative.
* A good knowledge of the local area to help support the principal duties and responsibilities of the role.
Other Job Requirements
* Able to work flexibly or additional hours on occasions.
* To be a non-smoker whilst on duty.
* Hold a current clean driving licence. Expenses will be paid where travel costs are incurred as a necessary part of the role.
* Highly self-motivated with high expectations, passion, a positive attitude and a good sense of humour.
* Friendly, professional manner conducive to forming good working relationships.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to manage own workload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£27,495 to £30,162 a yearFTE (depending on experience)
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