Community Engagement Officer - Baildon Town Council

Countryside Classroom; Bradford; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Baildon Town Council is seeking a community-minded individual to join Bracken Hall Countryside Centre as a Community Engagement Officer on a fixed-term 12-month contract. The role covers designing and delivering a programme of community consultation to shape a new exhibition, coordinating workshops, volunteers, and partners, and helping evaluate impact.

With 21 hours per week, the salary is SCP 9 (£28,153 FTE) under NJC April 2026, and the post is based at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre in

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and public participation.
• Ability to coordinate volunteers and partner organisations.
• Strong communication and local stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a community engagement programme for Bracken Hall Countryside Centre redevelopment.
• Coordinate workshops, focus groups, and engagement activities with residents and groups.
• Recruit, support and train volunteers; collect ideas and content for the new exhibition.
• Support planning of the exhibition launch and evaluation activities.

Job description

Salary: SCP 9 (£28,153 Full Time Equivalent, NJC Pay Scales April 2026)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months

Location: Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, Baildon

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Bracken Hall Countryside Centre.

Baildon Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and community-focused individual to join our team as a Community Engagement Officer. This exciting fixed-term role has been created to support the redevelopment of the exhibition room at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, creating a new exhibition exploring the natural and cultural heritage of Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor within the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve. The project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, heritage, education, and the natural environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring local people help shape a new exhibition that celebrates the area's rich heritage and encourages stronger connections with nature.

About the Role

Working closely with the Bracken Hall Manager, you will design and deliver an engaging programme of community consultation and participation activities, bringing together residents, volunteers, schools, community groups, and partner organisations.

You will coordinate focus groups, workshops, volunteer recruitment and training, and contribute to project communications, helping to ensure the exhibition reflects the voices and experiences of the local community.

You will also support the planning of a launch event for the new exhibition and assist with evaluation activities to demonstrate the impact of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a community engagement programme to support the redevelopment of the exhibition at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre.
• Organise and coordinate community workshops, focus groups and engagement activities.
• Support local residents and community groups to contribute ideas, themes and content for the new exhibition.
• Work with staff, volunteers and freelance specialists to deliver project activities.
• Recruit, support and help train volunteers involved in the project.
• Build and strengthen relationships with local community organisations and stakeholders.
• Create engaging content for newsletters, websites, social media and other communications.
• Support the planning and delivery of the exhibition launch event.
• Assist with project monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Contribute positively within a small, collaborative team environment.

Closing Date: 5pm 18th November 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 26th November 2026