Senior Community Engagement Officer – Blackpool GreenWave

UKundwork London; Liverpool City Region, Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused partnership in Liverpool City Region is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Officer for the Blackpool GreenWave initiative. The successful candidate will lead a strategic volunteering programme that empowers local residents and organizations to enhance the natural environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,640 – £33,815, with a full-time commitment of 36.25 hours per week. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a greener, healthier Blackpool. The position requires a clear DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and leading projects.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Dynamic and creative leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and launch of a strategic volunteering programme.
• Forge partnerships and empower the community to enhance green spaces.
• Drive community-led change to tackle health inequalities.

Skills

Community engagement

Leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Job description

• Senior Community Engagement Officer – Blackpool GreenWave

Closing Date: January 12, 2026

Contract Type: Paid

Region: Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside

Salary: £30,640 – £33,815

Full Time: 36.25 hours per week

Pattern of Work: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (includes 45 min unpaid lunch break). Flexible start and finish times to be agreed with line manager

Base: @TheGrange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW

Work Locations: Travel across Blackpool and occasional travel beyond as part of the Nature Towns and Cities network

Fixed Term Contract: Until June 2028 with potential extension, subject to available funding

Lead a Greener Future for Blackpool.

Are you driven by the power of people and passionate about transforming communities through nature? Join the Blackpool GreenWave Partnership and play a pivotal role in shaping a healthier, greener and more resilient town. As our Senior Community Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of a 10-year vision to reconnect Blackpool’s parks, coast, streets and green spaces—building a thriving natural network that benefits both wildlife and local residents.

In this exciting leadership role, you’ll design and launch a strategic volunteering programme that brings together residents, businesses, schools, charities and partner organisations. You’ll inspire action, forge meaningful partnerships, and empower people from all backgrounds to take ownership of their green spaces. With the support of a skilled conservation and ecology team—and working closely with Blackpool Council—you’ll be instrumental in driving community-led change that tackles health inequalities, restores biodiversity and strengthens climate resilience.

If you’re a dynamic, creative and collaborative leader who thrives on bringing people together and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Blackpool’s natural environment—and the lives of the communities who depend on it. You can find the full role description and person specification within the Recruitment Pack below.

This role requires a clear DBS check.

Apply Today

Join our passionate team, and together, let’s make a difference.

Please download and complete the above Application Form in full and email it to [e-mail] or send by post to Groundwork, 74-80 Hallgate, Wigan, WN1 1HP by the closing date.

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