Community Engagement Officer

Taylor Woodrow; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Community Engagement Officer to enhance relationships with local communities and stakeholders. This role is crucial for fostering Social Value commitments through collaboration with project teams and external partners. You will lead initiatives that support local communities, promote company volunteering efforts, and create high-quality communications. If you're passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the Bristol area.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering days

Match funding

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is essential.
• Strong communication and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to promote Social Value commitments.
• Create communications for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Customer Service

IT Skills

Education

GSCE level or above

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and passionate Community Engagement Officer to join our team working on large framework agreements within the Bristol and surrounding areas.

This role will be vital in ensuring Social Value commitments between the project team and the local community, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.

Duties

1. Work closely with key stakeholders on the frameworks, which include Local Authority, Highways Agency, and Network Rail.
2. Work closely with the Project and Site teams to promote Social Value.
3. Lead on social value working groups with other Tier 1 contractors.
4. Liaise with relevant organisations to fulfil our contract promises.
5. Support project teams to meet and report on project and company KPI’s.
6. Proactively look for opportunities to support the local communities whilst we are working within the area.
7. Support the promotion of company benefits such as volunteering days and match funding.
8. Support client and internal communications teams with good news stories and project milestones.
9. Create high quality communications for internal/external stakeholders such as newsletters, presentations, briefings, posters, and leaflets.
10. Organise and participate in events promoting career opportunities within the industry.
11. Organise public consultations, meetings, and events to provide project updates and gather feedback.

Person Specification

1. Educated to GSCE level or above.
2. Experience of working within a customer-facing role.
3. Strong communication skills along with good written communication.
4. Ability to work with key stakeholders at all levels.
5. Competent IT Skills and computer literacy.
6. Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities, and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.