Community Engagement Officer

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Engagement Officer to lead initiatives for a heritage project aimed at enhancing Broomfield Park. This part-time role offers the chance to work closely with the community, delivering engaging activities that promote cultural heritage and foster connections among diverse audiences. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in community engagement within a cultural context. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community and help bring history to life for residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering cultural projects with community engagement.
• Ability to engage diverse age groups and manage community consultations.

Responsibilities

• Lead public-facing activities for the heritage project.
• Engage with Enfield residents and wider audiences.

Skills

Community Engagement

Public Speaking

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Cultural Projects

Job description

Community Engagement Officer - Part Time

Hours: 21.6 hours - 3 days a week (part time)

Scale: 6 £32,925 - £35,031 (the advertised salary is for full-time work, the salary for part-time will be calculated on a pro-rata basis)

Fixed term opportunity: up to 15 months

To lead on Community Engagement activities as part of the Development Phase of the “Unlocking Broomfield Park for the Community” heritage project. The post holder will be embedded in the project team, collectively responsible for developing a project to memorialise Broomfield House, conserve and enhance the historic Broomfield Park, and deliver interpretation and outreach to different audiences to engage with the project and the heritage. The role of the Community Engagement Officer will be to lead on the public-facing activities that will promote the project and its objectives to both Enfield residents and the widest possible audience who visit and enjoy Broomfield Park.

This is an amazing opportunity for an individual with experience of delivering cultural projects with community engagement in a museum and heritage context.

Candidate requirements:

1. A regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public and the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
2. Proven track record in community or stakeholder engagement within a heritage or cultural context. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse age groups, especially young/older people, community groups, and artists.
3. Experience in organising, managing, and delivering pilot projects and co-curated activities. Demonstrated ability to lead community consultations with diverse stakeholders.
4. Familiarity with and application of best practices in community engagement and volunteer management. Demonstrated adaptability based on feedback and evolving project needs.
5. Strong organizational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving approach with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
6. We would be particularly interested to hear from candidates with either experience of delivering on National Lottery Heritage Fund projects and/or with direct lived or work experience of Enfield's communities.