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Enfield, London, EN1 3XA

Community Engagement Officer

Enfield Council
£32,925
Part-time
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Community Engagement Officer - Part Time Hours - 21. 6 hours - 3 days a week ( part time) Scale 6 £32,925 - £35,031 (the advertised salary is for full time work, the salary for part time will be calculated on a pro-rate basis) Fixed term opportunity - up to 15 months To lead on Community Engagement activities as part of the Development Phase of the “Unlocking Broomfield Park for the Community” heritage project. The post holder will be embedded in the project team, collectively responsible for developing a project to memorialise Broomfield House, conserve and enhance the historic Broomfield Park and deliver interpretation and outreach to different audiences to engages with the project and the heritage. The role of the Community Engagement officer will be to lead on the public-facing activities that will promote the project and its objectives to both Enfield residents and the widest possible audience, who visit and enjoy Broomfield Park. This is an amazing opportunity for an individual with experience of delivering cultural projects with community engagement in a museum and heritage context. Candidate requirements: - A regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public and the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public. - Proven track record in community or stakeholder engagement within a heritage or cultural context. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse age groups, especially young / older people, community groups and artists. - Experience in organising, managing, and delivering pilot projects and co-curated activities. Demonstrated ability to lead community consultations with diverse stakeholders - Familiarity with and application of best practices in community engagement and volunteer management. Demonstrated adaptability based on feedback and evolving project needs. - Strong organizational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving approach with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. - We would be particularly interested to hear from candidates with either experience of delivering on National Lottery Heritage Fund projects and/or with direct lived or work experience of Enfield's communities. Contact Details - If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Cultural Heritage Development Officer Dorian Knight on 07786627684 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email [email protected] We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
Expiry date: 29/07/2024
Community Engagement Officer
Company
Enfield Council
Salary
£32,925
Job Type
Part-time
Location
Enfield, London, EN1 3XA
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