Engagement Coordinator

Connect2Dorset; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community engagement agency in Dorset is seeking an Engagement Coordinator to promote health and wellness initiatives. Responsibilities include engaging with local communities, delivering health interventions, and maintaining network contacts. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organisational skills, alongside relevant qualifications. The role requires flexibility in working hours and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and one-to-one support.
• Ability to influence change within community organisations.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for LiveWell Dorset.
• Deliver health interventions and provide tailored support.
• Engage with groups and present information to charities.

Skills

Strong literacy

Strong numeracy

Strong IT skills

Experience in health promotion

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

GCSEs (A-C) in English and Maths

Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Email

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Engagement Coordinator
Location: Dorset & BCP
Salary: £13.47 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 per week

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency, wholly owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities across the Council. We are built on values of integrity, trust, and care, with all profits reinvested back into our Local Authority shareholders.

LiveWell Dorset empowers individuals to make positive lifestyle changes, drawing on the latest behavioural science to support healthier, longer lives. Our service reaches communities at scale, with a particular focus on those who can benefit most.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for LiveWell Dorset, raising awareness through events, community activities, our pop-up shop and outreach.
• Deliver health interventions such as blood pressure checks and provide tailored support to encourage lifestyle improvements.
• Engage with groups both in person and virtually, presenting information to charities, community organisations, and under-served populations.
• Build and maintain a network of local contacts to generate new engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate within the Training & Engagement Team to align activities with the service's strategic goals.
• Support, and occasionally deliver, NHS Health Checks (full training provided).
• Maintain accurate administration and reporting using IT systems.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (Word, Excel, databases, email).
• GCSEs (A-C) in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience in health promotion, community engagement, and one-to-one support.
• Demonstrated ability to influence change within community organisations.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement (or equivalent).

Additional Information

• Hours will be worked flexibly between 8am-8pm, Monday to Friday, with regular weekend work to attend community events and man the pop-up shop.
• Part-time applicants (22 hours per week) are welcome to apply.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential, as travel across Dorset is required.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.