Community Engagement Executive

Blind Veterans UK; Rustington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with generous employer

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Professional subscriptions andDiscount

Job summary

Blind Veterans UK in Rustington is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Executive to strengthen ties with the local community. You will manage the Centre’s Facebook presence, craft stories and visuals featuring veterans, families and volunteers, and assist with events and outreach activities.

The role involves coordinating with the Communications Team, gathering human-interest content, and supporting accessible communications while maintaining permissions and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, events, marketing or social media.
• Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites or newsletters.
• Ability to handle permissions, confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the relationship between the Rustington centre and the local community.
• Create, schedule and monitor engaging content for the Centre's social media.
• Support local events, activities and initiatives with the Community Engagement Lead.
• Plan, promote and deliver Centre events and community activities.
• Prepare updates and content for internal and external communications.

Skills

Communications

Events

Marketing

Social media

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Location:Rustington, UKJob function:Engagement- CommsEmployment Type:PermanentHours of Work:21 hours per weekRef No:CEE_Comms_1026Community Engagement ExecutiveRustington Centre with regular UK travelAbout UsWe’re Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives after their sight has been affected. Founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson to help the many veterans losing their sight during the First World War, we have over a century of experience providing the very best care and support.Since then, we’ve supported tens of thousands of vision-impaired veterans, helping them regain their independence and providing the tools, skills and confidence they need to lead fulfilling, active lives.We’re one transformational team that believes every vision-impaired veteran should be able to lead the life they choose.We are now looking for a Community Engagement Executive to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 21 hours per week.The Benefits- Salary of £21,538 per annum pro rata (full-time equivalent £35,596)- Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions- Healthcare cash plan- Life Assurance- Access to legal services and mental health support- Employee assistance programme- Paid professional subscriptions and discounts- Professional and personal development- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption payThis is a fantastic opportunity for a communications, events, marketing, or social media professional with experience creating engaging content and gathering stories to join our dedicated charity.Joining us, you'll have the chance to become part of a passionate team making a real difference to the lives of vision-impaired veterans, whilst developing your own expertise and experience across communications and community engagement.The RoleAs a Community Engagement Executive, you will support the relationship between our centre in Rustington and the local community, showcasing our work and ensuring we have strong ties throughout the area.Taking responsibility for the Centre's Facebook page, you'll create, schedule and monitor engaging, accessible content, whilst gathering stories and images that highlight the experiences of veterans, families and volunteers.You'll also support the Community Engagement Lead with local events, activities and initiatives, working closely with Centre colleagues and the wider Communications Team to promote our work and build positive relationships with the local community.Additionally, you will:- Identify and develop human-interest stories- Monitor Facebook engagement and performance- Assist with planning, promoting and delivering Centre events and community activities- Prepare updates, captions and other content for internal and external communications- Maintain accurate records of stories, permissions, images and content plansAbout YouTo be considered as a Community Engagement Executive, you will need:- Experience or qualifications in communications, events, marketing, social media or a related field- Experience creating engaging content for social media, websites, newsletters- Experience of using Facebook or other social media platforms on behalf of an organisation, including planning, posting and monitoring content- An understanding of permissions, consent, confidentiality and safeguarding- The ability to identify and gather human-interest stories sensitively- Strong written communication skills- Good organisational and time-management skills- The confidence to work with veterans, families, volunteers, colleagues and community contacts in a professional and respectful way- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including TeamsThe closing date for this role is 31st October 2026.Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Officer, Communications Officer, Social Media Executive, Social Media Officer, Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Communications Executive, Marketing & Communications Executive, or Community Relations Officer.We are committed to ensuring everyone can thrive in their role. We can support eligible candidates and employees in applying for Access to Work, a government funded scheme that provides practical and financial support for workplace adjustments. If you need any adjustments to support accessibility—whether for the application process, alternative formats of documentation, or the interview—get in touch via the websiteWebrecruit and Blind Veterans UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you're ready to use your creativity and communication skills as our Community Engagement Executive, please apply . This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.