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Community Engagement Officer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 25 - 25 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Community Engagement Manager

£25.00 per hour
Start Date: 1 September 2026
End Date: 3 January 2027
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hove, East Sussex (Hybrid Working, 3+ days per week in the office and attending community meetings across the city)
Enhanced Adults DBS RequiredAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Community Engagement Manager to lead and develop resident and community engagement services, ensuring that local voices are heard and reflected in service delivery and decision-making.

The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation and review of the Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy, increasing resident involvement in the design, management and improvement of housing services. You will be responsible for driving strategic engagement initiatives, managing a high-performing team, and building strong partnerships across public, voluntary and private sector organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and delivery of the Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Strategy.
Drive resident and community engagement initiatives across the city.
Manage and develop a team of Engagement Officers.
Lead service improvements, engagement projects and consultation activities.
Increase participation from diverse and underrepresented communities.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation and engagement requirements.
Deputise for the Head of Service when required.Essential Requirements:

Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of community engagement, resident involvement and volunteering.
Strong understanding of housing legislation and best practice.
Experience of leading teams and delivering service improvements.
Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
Commitment to equality, inclusion and community development.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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