Part-Time Community Engagement Officer

Platform Housing Group; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Officer to foster sustainable communities across Gloucester. The role involves engaging with residents, organizing activities, and supporting community-led initiatives, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to social housing values.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Learning & development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in community-focused roles or supporting community projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of social housing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with community members to identify local issues.
• Organizing community engagement activities.
• Building partnerships with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Community Engagement

Problem Solving

Creativity

Job description

Part-Time Community Engagement Officer, Gloucester

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to help build sustainable communities across Gloucester and surrounding areas. This role involves working closely with local residents to develop community programs, organize engagement activities, and support community-led solutions.

The position is home-based with travel required across areas including Stratford-Upon-Avon, West Oxfordshire, West Northamptonshire, Stroud, Cheltenham, and Gloucester. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. Business mileage expenses are reimbursed according to HMRC rates.

This is a part-time role, working 17.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Engaging with community members and organizations to identify local issues and opportunities
• Organizing community engagement activities aligned with organizational strategies
• Building partnerships with local authorities, community groups, and stakeholders
• Supporting community-led initiatives to promote a healthy and safe environment

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in community-focused roles or supporting community projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of social housing challenges and organizational values
• Ability to creatively engage and empower communities
• DBS check required before employment
• Driving license and access to a vehicle

Benefits include:

• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Family-friendly policies including generous parental leave and domestic leave
• Medicash membership with health and wellbeing benefits
• Health Cash Plan for dental, optical, physio, and therapies
• Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee reward and recognition programs

Interviews are scheduled for 27th September at our Worcester office. To learn more or apply, please contact us.