Community Engagement Lead – St Helier

Parish of St Helier; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEPS pension

Skills for Care eLearning

25 days holiday

Job summary

The Parish of St Helier is seeking a proactive Community Builder to strengthen links across our diverse community. Based at the Town Hall, you will engage residents, volunteers, charities, schools, faith groups, businesses and community organisations to foster inclusive, resilient communities.

You will collaborate with residents' associations, twinning committees and partners to plan events, support engagement activities and enhance parish communications.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with members of the public, volunteers, community groups or stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience organising meetings, events, projects or community activities.
• Experience preparing agendas, taking minutes and providing administrative support.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications.
• The flexibility to attend regular evening meetings and occasional weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with community groups, residents and partner organisations
• Supporting residents' associations through meeting administration, issue tracking and ongoing engagement
• Supporting, recruiting and recognising volunteers across a range of community initiatives.
• Identifying and developing opportunities for community-led projects and activities
• Working with charities, public sector partners, including the Connect Me programme, and community organisations to strengthen local networks
• Supporting the Parish's twinning committees and international links
• Assisting with community events, consultations and engagement activities
• Contributing content and updates for Parish communications channels
• Providing occasional cover for the Executive Assistant to the Connétable when required

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Meeting organization

Administration

Time management

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Microsoft 365

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

The Parish of St Helier is seeking a proactive Community Builder to strengthen links across our diverse community. Based at the Town Hall, you will engage residents, volunteers, charities, schools, faith groups, businesses and community organisations to foster inclusive, resilient communities.

You will collaborate with residents' associations, twinning committees and partners to plan events, support engagement activities and enhance parish communications.