Community Impact & Engagement Lead

Big Life group; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Annual leave 25–30 days

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Blue Light Card

Savings schemes

Cycle-to-work

Free eye tests

Job summary

Big Life Group in Salford is seeking a Community Development Worker to bring people together and create opportunities that improve health and wellbeing in local communities. The role is based at the Energise Centre, within a small team, and focuses on developing activities that respond to local priorities.

You will work with individuals, groups and partner organisations to turn ideas into actions, supporting volunteering and community participation while fostering inclusive involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in a community setting.
• Ability to facilitate groups and develop community participation and action.
• Ability to overcome resistance when working with communities and organisations.
• Experience participating in external meetings and contributing effectively.
• Team player with good information-sharing practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support plans, projects and health and wellbeing initiatives that encourage community involvement.
• Contribute to the design, delivery and improvement of services reflecting local needs and priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups and partner organisations; attend meetings and events.
• Gather and analyse information about community needs using engagement methods.
• Plan, organise and facilitate community groups, meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of services using feedback and data for improvement.
• Create and distribute clear information and promotional materials for local communities.
• Encourage residents to participate and volunteer in local activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Group facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement

Communications

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Big Life Group in Salford is seeking a Community Development Worker to bring people together and create opportunities that improve health and wellbeing in local communities. The role is based at the Energise Centre, within a small team, and focuses on developing activities that respond to local priorities.

You will work with individuals, groups and partner organisations to turn ideas into actions, supporting volunteering and community participation while fostering inclusive involvement.