Community Engagement Officer

Enfield Council; Enfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Enfield Council is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Officer for up to 15 months to lead on activities for the 'Unlocking Broomfield Park for the Community' project. The role involves engaging with the community, managing consultations, and promoting heritage objectives to the public. Ideal candidates will possess experience in cultural projects and strong skills in community engagement, particularly within a heritage context.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering cultural projects in a heritage context.
• Track record in community or stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to engage diverse age groups and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the community engagement activities for the heritage project.
• Promote the project to Enfield residents and visitors.
• Manage and deliver community consultations with stakeholders.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Community Engagement Officer - Part Time

Hours - 21. 6hours - 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-rate 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 engages 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:

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.

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.

Experience in organising, managing, and delivering pilot projects and co-curated activities. Demonstrated ability to lead community consultations with diverse stakeholders

Familiarity with and application of best practices in community engagement and volunteer management. Demonstrated adaptability based on feedback and evolving project needs.

Strong organizational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving approach with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

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.