Prevent Training and Engagement Officer

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Prevent Training & Engagement Officer, um Schulungsprogramme zu entwickeln und durchzuführen, die das Bewusstsein für Radikalisierung fördern. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie mit verschiedenen Gemeinschaften zusammenarbeiten und Strategien zur Prävention von Radikalisierung umsetzen. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gesellschaft zu haben, indem Sie wichtige Schulungen und Initiativen leiten, die das Verständnis für Präventionsmaßnahmen stärken. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, Veränderungen in der Gemeinschaft zu bewirken, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Schulung und im Engagement mit verschiedenen Zielgruppen.
• Kenntnis der Risiken extremistischer Ideologien und der Prevent Duty.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Durchführung umfassender Schulungsprogramme zum Thema Prevent.
• Aufbau von Beziehungen zu internen und externen Partnern.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stakeholder-Engagement

Kreatives Denken

Wissen über das Prevent Duty

Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Projektanträgen

Education

Level 4/5 Qualifikation oder gleichwertige Erfahrung

Job description

Prevent Training and Engagement Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

Working Style: Remote with minimum once a month in Chelmsford, Essex office, plus travel across Essex.

Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 at 11.59pm

Note: This is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment for 12 months, possibly extended until 31st March 2027, subject to external funding confirmation. This is a politically restricted role.

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

About Essex County Council

Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the UK's largest local authorities, serving 1.5 million residents. We have an ambitious strategy, Everyone’s Essex, aiming for transformational change and improved public services.

Opportunity Overview

As a Prevent Training & Engagement Officer in the Equalities and Partnerships Team, you will lead initiatives to prevent radicalisation, develop and deliver training programs, and engage with diverse communities to promote understanding of Prevent and related topics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, review, and deliver comprehensive training packages on Prevent and radicalisation for various audiences.
2. Administer training programs for staff, partners, and community groups.
3. Develop engagement plans to work with local communities across Essex.
4. Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
5. Support local Prevent strategies and risk assessments with Prevent Leads.
6. Develop project bids and coordinate project delivery under the Preventing Radicalisation Initiative Fund.
7. Provide expert advice on local Prevent strategies.

Working Arrangements

This role is primarily remote, with in-office presence in Chelmsford at least once a month, and travel across Essex as needed.

Candidate Requirements

1. Strong communication skills, with experience in delivering training and engaging diverse audiences.
2. Experience working in political environments and stakeholder engagement.
3. Ability to think creatively, problem-solve, and develop ideas into actions.
4. Knowledge of the Prevent Duty and risks from extremist ideologies.
5. Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent experience.
6. Experience writing successful bids for external funding.

Additional Information

Essex County Council is committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. We welcome applications from disabled applicants, veterans, and care leavers, and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.