EDI Engagement & Community Partnerships Lead

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking an EDI Project Officer to help shape an inclusive Dorset by engaging communities and supporting the EDI Engagement Panel. You will collaborate with the EDI Officer, coordinate a network of up to 14 community organisations and organise meetings and events with accessible arrangements.

The role focuses on building partnerships, facilitating conversations, and ensuring community voices influence council decisions. Hybrid working in Dorchester, fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience coordinating projects, meetings and stakeholder activities.
• Passion for equality, diversity and inclusion and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Dorset Council's equality, diversity and inclusion priorities.
• Build relationships with community groups and voluntary sector partners.
• Coordinate a network of organisations representing diverse communities and protected characteristics.
• Organise meetings and events with accessible arrangements, agendas and minutes.
• Facilitate conversations and collaboration between communities and council.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Equality & inclusion

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking an EDI Project Officer to help shape an inclusive Dorset by engaging communities and supporting the EDI Engagement Panel. You will collaborate with the EDI Officer, coordinate a network of up to 14 community organisations and organise meetings and events with accessible arrangements.

The role focuses on building partnerships, facilitating conversations, and ensuring community voices influence council decisions. Hybrid working in Dorchester, fixed-term contract.