Community Engagement Officer

Mid and North East Essex Mind; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in Colchester seeks a Community Engagement Officer. This role focuses on promoting mental health services and building vital relationships within the community. You will work closely with various partners to ensure inclusive support and resources are accessible, fostering a culture of collaboration and empathy.

Benefits

36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension

Flexible/agile working

Annual wellbeing day

Company sick pay based on length of service

Charity worker discount scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about mental health.
• Experience in community engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key partners and community organisations.
• Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in achieving strategic goals.

Job description

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Pro rata Salary: £15,150 per annum (£25,250 FTE)

Base: Colchester - frequent travel across Mid and North East Essex

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone who is passionate about mental health and working collaboratively with organisations across our communities to raise awareness of our charity services.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Officer, who will play a vital role in building relationships with key partners, community organisations, and supporters to promote our mental health services and training—helping to strengthen, sustain, and develop the charity’s mission.

You will be responsible for supporting the Marketing and Communications Manager in the delivery of the charity strategic goals and our mission to listen to our communities and offer compassionate and inclusive mental health services, resources and practical support to promote wellbeing for everyone.

Come and join us and help us to offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone

We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.