Part-Time Community Engagement Officer

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Part-Time Community Engagement Officer, Stratford-upon-Avon

Client: Platform Housing Group

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 56da42cd9bdf

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

The Vacancy

Can you help to build sustainable communities?

Platform Housing Group believes in putting our customers first and by doing this we can build happy and lasting communities for all. That’s why we need you!

We are currently recruiting for a Community Engagement Officer to help with the implementation of Platform’s Customer & Community Engagement Strategy. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will work closely with customers to build strong and safe communities by organizing and developing a wide range of community engagement activities and projects.

This role will require travel around a geographical area including Stratford-Upon-Avon, West Oxfordshire, West Northamptonshire, Stroud, Cheltenham, and Gloucester. While this role is home-based, a full UK driving license and ability to travel across the area are essential. Business mileage expenses are reimbursed from your home address as per HMRC mileage rates.

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

What you can expect from the role

You will engage with communities through meetings and outreach work to identify local issues and collaborate on solutions. By understanding community needs, you will support and manage community programs to promote a healthy and happy environment. You will organize and develop community engagement activities aligned with our strategic objectives.

Teamwork is central at Platform Housing Group, involving collaboration not only with customers but also with local authorities, community partners, and stakeholders.

What we are looking for in you

• Experience in community-based roles or supporting projects aimed at community growth.
• Excellent communication skills for working with customers and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of social housing challenges and our organizational values.
• Ability to identify new engagement opportunities with communities.
• Experience empowering communities to find solutions is advantageous.
• A DBS check will be required before employment.
• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle, with regular travel expected within the community area.

Benefits

• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy and sell leave.
• Family-friendly policies including generous paternity, maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave, plus 3 days paid urgent domestic leave.
• Medicash membership providing access to assistance programs, discounts, and gym memberships.
• Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, physio, and therapies.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Employee reward and recognition program with wellbeing resources and retailer discounts.

Interviews are scheduled for 27th September at our Central Park, Worcester office.

If interested, please contact us to learn more about this opportunity.