Cancer Community Engagement Officer (North wales)

Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus; Llandudno; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Cancer Community Engagement Officer to enhance community connections in North Wales. This role is vital in promoting cancer support services and building a network of volunteers to assist those affected by cancer. You will engage with local communities, gather insights, and facilitate access to essential resources. If you are driven to make a difference and amplify the voices of those impacted by cancer, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

35 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in community engagement and relationship building.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for group interactions.
• Experience in volunteer management and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support community engagement efforts and raise awareness of services.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with local volunteers.
• Facilitate access to cancer support services for affected individuals.

Skills

Tenacity

Adaptability

Research Skills

Relationship Building

Project Management

Effective Communication

Self-Management

Knowledge of Equal Opportunities

Experience with Diverse Groups

Volunteer Management

Job description

Cancer Community Engagement Officer (North Wales)

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***Please note - you need to live in the North Wales area and be able to frequently travel across the region***

***Applications MUST be submitted to [e-mail] to be considered***

Job: Cancer Community Engagement Officer (North Wales Region)

• Contract: 1 year Fixed Term Contract
• Flexible 35 hours full time a week
• Work locations: Home based within North Wales

Based where you live in North Wales, you’ll be able to travel across North to Mid Wales regularly. There is some occasional travel to our Head Office (Cardiff) for induction, training, and team meetings as required. IT equipment is provided, and you’ll need a suitable home working space.

• Interview: Candidates should be available to interview in Wrexham the week commencing 26th May, with a likely interview date of 28th May.
• Closing Date: 18th May

We’re recruiting a Cancer Community Engagement Officer!

We’re passionate about engaging with local Welsh communities and their needs regarding cancer. We aim to represent this and promote awareness of our cancer support services to make a difference when they need our help and support most.

To be our North Wales Cancer Community Engagement Officer, you should demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

• Tenacity, adaptability, research skills, relationship building, and project management to develop strong relationships with local and community groups.
• Effective communication skills for interacting, facilitating, and presenting to groups.
• An approach to careful, self-managed work, gathering data and translating it into results.
• Ability to manage your time independently, meet deadlines, and adapt work focus and priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and understanding barriers faced by those affected by cancer.
• Experience working with diverse groups, including those who are digitally excluded.
• Attitude and behavior reflecting company values, teamwork, collaboration, and openness to new ideas.
• Experience working with or supervising volunteers.

The Role:

To support our North Wales work, we’re looking to grow our network of community contacts and volunteers. Funded to recruit a local Cancer Community Engagement Officer, you will represent our North Wales community engagement efforts, raise awareness of Tenovus Cancer Care, and build a volunteer network.

The role involves finding local connections, offering solutions to bring people affected by cancer together, and helping them access the right support with our help.

You will work with local volunteers to build and strengthen partnerships at local and regional levels, referring clients to our support services like Counselling, Support Line, Sing With Us, and Mobile Support Units, as well as collaborating with other departments.

If you’re passionate about amplifying unheard voices in cancer care in Wales, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Skills and experience required include volunteer management, recruitment, community engagement, communication, presentation, relationship management, promotion, and community participation.

About us:

Every year, around 20,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales. We are a charity that provides information, advice, practical, and emotional support to help people live as well as possible with cancer. As Wales’ leading cancer charity, we champion the needs of those affected by cancer to drive meaningful change for current and future generations.

Benefits of joining us include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous 35 days annual leave (plus options to buy more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory pension scheme

Recruitment process:

Please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. Your application should demonstrate how your skills and experience match the role and your motivation. The deadline is midnight on 18th May.

For more information, visit our Work for us pages to read the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants and making accommodations as needed. Contact us at [e-mail] for support with your application.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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