Community Engagement and Delivery Officer

Job description

Post No. SH0105.1 - Community Engagement & Delivery Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Strategy & Delivery Team within the Prevention and Inclusion Service at Newport City Council.

The role will be working to the set objectives as per the JD, focusing on creating, implementing and leading on the delivery of provision to schools, communities and families. Identifying and developing provisions, whilst delivering services aligned with the needs of children, young people and families in Newport.

We are looking to recruit an individual who is passionate about empowering individuals and communities and have experience of planning, leading, organising and evaluating projects. Having strong communication and organisational skills, with proven ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and organisations.

We are looking for someone who is a good listener and enjoys working with people. Someone who is a team player but able to work on their own initiative, and able to work flexibly and manage a busy schedule of meetings, sessions and events, some of which may be in the evenings or at weekends.

In return we offer opportunities for progression, incremental salary grades, good holiday allowance and access to an excellent pension scheme.

For further information contact Siobhan Williams - [email protected]

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd