Prevent Training and Engagement Officer

Essex County Counci; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority seeks a Prevent Training and Engagement Officer to enhance community safety and prevent radicalisation. This dynamic role involves designing training, engaging communities, and building partnerships to support local strategies. With a focus on communication and stakeholder engagement, you will play a vital role in fostering collaboration and ensuring effective training delivery. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and community service, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Commitment to Innovation

Support for Veterans and Care Leavers

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to convey complex issues and deliver training.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Design and review training packages on Prevent and radicalisation topics.
• Deliver training to staff, partners, and community groups.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Creative Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Level 4/5 Qualification or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Prevent Training and Engagement Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£27,514.50 to £32,370.00 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 at 11.59pm

Note: This is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment for 12 months, possibly extending until 31st March 2027 depending on external funding. It is a politically restricted role.

Interview Date: Friday 6th June 2025 at County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH.

Essex County Council (ECC) is a large local authority serving 1.5 million residents in Essex. ECC has an ambitious strategy called Everyone’s Essex.

The Opportunity

As a Prevent Training & Engagement Officer within the Equalities and Partnerships Team, you will work on issues related to community safety, radicalisation prevention, and partnership engagement. Your role includes developing and delivering training, engaging with communities, building partnerships, and supporting local Prevent strategies.

The Role

We seek a Prevent Training & Engagement Officer with strong communication skills to:

1. Design and review training packages on Prevent and radicalisation topics.
2. Deliver training to staff, partners, and community groups.
3. Create and implement engagement plans with local communities.
4. Build relationships with internal and external partners.
5. Collaborate with Prevent Leads to identify priorities and share best practices.
6. Support project bids and coordinate delivery through the Preventing Radicalisation Initiative Fund.
7. Provide expert advice on local Prevent strategies.

Working Arrangements

This role is mainly remote ('anywhere worker') with a minimum of once a month in Chelmsford. Travel across Essex and beyond may be required for training and meetings.

Essential Experience

• Strong communication skills, ability to convey complex issues clearly and deliver training.
• Experience working in a political environment, understanding diverse perspectives.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development experience.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Prevent Duty requirements and extremist ideologies.
• Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in writing successful bids for funding.

Additional Information

This is a politically restricted role. For more about our work, visit: People, Policy, Economy and Public Health.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic environment with flexible working options, committed to innovation and community service. We are a Disability Confident Leader and support veterans and care leavers in employment. We value integrity and uphold high standards of conduct.

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