Salary
Grade 4 - £32,767 - £36,197
Contractual hours
18
Basis
Part time
Package
Fixed Term (2 years)
Part Time (18 hours)
Working pattern: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Date posted
24/09/2025
Job reference
BH000808
Join our team as Community Engagement Project Officer (UCAN)
Are you driven by the desire to make a difference in local communities? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Community Engagement Project Officer to support our UCAN initiative. This role offers the chance to work directly with residents, helping them access opportunities, build confidence, and improve their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement outreach strategies to engage priority groups within the community
* Build trusted relationships with residents, partners, and local organisations
* Organise and lead community-based activities, events, and initiatives that promote inclusion and wellbeing
* Provide tailored support to individuals, helping them navigate services, training, and employment pathways
* Track progress and outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement and effective delivery
What you'll need to succeed
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and speak clearly and respectfully
* Experience in community engagement, outreach, or project delivery
* Excellent organisational skills and a solution-focused mindset
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
* Commitment to inclusive practice and alignment with our values:
* Good intentions – acting with empathy, honesty, and purpose
* Good communication – sharing information clearly and respectfully
* Good listeners – valuing others' voices and perspectives
* Good together – working collaboratively to achieve shared goals
Interview Date(s): Interviews for this position will be held on w/c 13th October 2025
Are you ready to play your part? .
Applying Instructions
In your cover letter, please provide examples that meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Role Profile and Person Specification. Your selection for an interview will be based on this information.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
As a Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact us at if you need any support with your application.