Northwest Community Engagement Officer

Dogs for Good; Banbury; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogs for Good is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to work remotely with regular travel across the northwest and occasional trips to Banbury HQ. This fixed-term contract runs until 31 December 2027, with possible extension subject to funding.

You will build relationships with volunteers, clients, staff and partners, enabling high-quality dog-assisted interventions and community programs. You will connect with local communities in Wigan and surrounding areas, help establish a service

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
• Experience building connections with local organisations in the NW.
• Excellent communication with volunteers, clients, families and partners.
• Ability to create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Ability to assess and report on project progress, issues and risks.
• Experience in data collection and input to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer Management: actively recruit, support and manage volunteers across the northwest.
• Raise Awareness: lead initiatives to promote the work and build partnerships.
• Community Engagement: be the main local contact for the Dogs for Good community.
• Service Integration: align services within the Hub for maximum impact.
• Drive targets: help deliver services and meet objectives in your area.
• Evaluation and Reporting: collect data and report impact with actionable insights.
• Service Support: help staff coordinate venues for delivery of services.
• Fundraising: seek local funding opportunities and support projects.
• Safeguarding: follow safeguarding policy to protect clients, including vulnerable groups.
• Additional Tasks: perform duties as directed by line manager.

Skills

Volunteer Management

Community Engagement

Communication

Welcoming Environment

Project Skills

Client Support

Health and Social Care Knowledge

Project Adaptability

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Innovation

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Job description

Dogs for Good is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to work remotely with regular travel across the northwest and occasional trips to Banbury HQ. This fixed-term contract runs until 31 December 2027, with possible extension subject to funding.

You will build relationships with volunteers, clients, staff and partners, enabling high-quality dog-assisted interventions and community programs. You will connect with local communities in Wigan and surrounding areas, help establish a service