Community Engagement Officer

Devon Air Ambulance; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Engagement Officer to enhance health outcomes in local communities. This role involves delivering engaging CPR and Defibrillator training, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and organizing impactful training initiatives. With a focus on community welfare, the position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying a supportive work environment. Join a team that values your development and well-being, offering excellent benefits and a chance to contribute to vital community health efforts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave

Pension scheme

Occupational sick pay scheme

Free counselling and financial wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in first aid or health training is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote and coordinate community training programs.
• Deliver CPR and Defibrillator training to various groups.

Skills

First Aid Training

Interpersonal Skills

Event Planning

Job description

Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid working, with attendance at DAA sites and community events as required

The Role

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an organised and engaging person to join DAA. The role of Community Engagement Officer focuses on promoting and coordinating a programme of activities that support our prevention aims and improve health outcomes in our communities. The post holder will deliver the "Help With all Your Heart" Community CPR and Defibrillator Training programme to schools, community groups, and organisations across Devon, and support the development of future community training programmes. Key responsibilities include creating networks, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, presenting information and training in an engaging way, and collaborating with various teams to build and maintain good working relationships and deliver joint initiatives.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in first aid or health training, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. They will also be responsible for planning and organising training programmes and supporting the development of new community training initiatives. Additionally, the role requires occasional physical effort for event setup, and due to the public-facing role, the postholder may be exposed to distressing conversations or circumstances.

If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!

The Package

Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata.

As a valued member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
• Pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Free counselling and financial wellbeing services

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

More Information and How to Apply

To apply, please visit our careers page here, scroll down to 'Community Engagement Officer' and click 'Apply for this job'.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 7th May 2025.

First Interviews will be held in person at HQ, Exeter, on Thursday 15th May 2025.

Second Interviews will be held in person at HQ, Exeter, on Wednesday 28th May 2025.

If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to Louise Raymond, Head of Communications, please contact us at [e-mail].

What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here.

Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.

Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.