Community Engagement Officer

\nCommunity Engagement OfficerWatford\n
\nSalary: £26,650 - £30,000Permanent, 37 hours per week\n
\nThe Vacancy\n

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Love organising events, bringing people together and making a difference? Our client is looking for an people-focused Community Engagement Officer to help create stronger, happier communities across their neighbourhoods.

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\nIntroduction to the role\n

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If you are someone who enjoys meeting new people, planning activities, supporting others and seeing the positive impacts your work can have, this could be the perfect role for you!

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\nRole purpose\n

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Our client believes thriving communities are built by the people who live in them thats where you come in.

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\nWhats the role?\n
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No two days are the same in this role. One day you could be helping organise a community event, the next working with local groups to secure funding, meeting residents to hear their ideas, or creating opportunities for people to get more involved in their neighborhood.

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Key Accountabilities:

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• Help plan and deliver community events and activities.
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• Build relationships with residents, community groups and local partners.
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• Support people to have a voice in shaping local services and projects.
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• Help community organisations access funding, training and development opportunities.
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• Promote projects and share positive stories from our communities.
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• Collect feedback and measure the impact of engagement activities.
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• Support people to improve their digital skills and confidence.
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• Work with residents to develop ideas that make neighbourhoods better places to live in.
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• Be a champion for inclusion, ensuring everyone has opportunities to get involved.
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\nWhat are we looking for?\n
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Essential:

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• Friendly and personable approach
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• Great communicator
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• Confident working with different people and communities
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• Organised and able to manage multiple projects
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• Comfortable using digital tools and Microsoft Office
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• Passionate about creating positive community change
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• Able to work independently and as part of a team
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• Fully driving licence and access to a car
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Desirable:

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• Experience in community work, events, customer service, volunteering, youth work, charities, social action, resident engagement or similar roles would be beneficial
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\nWhat can they offer you?\n
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• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
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• Employer pension contribution of up to 11%
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• Development opportunities
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• Comprehensive employee rewards scheme
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\nHow to apply\n
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If this sounds like your next role, click apply now, tell them why youve got what it takes, and attach a copy of your current CV.

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Closing date: 4th August 2026
\n Interviews: To be confirmed

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(Please note they reserve the right to close the vacancy early if they receive a large response.)

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