Engagement & Development Officer

Engagement & Development Officer

Rate: £250 p/d (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Working pattern: Hybrid - West Midlands

Travel: Must have access to own vehicle and be able to travel locally as required

About the role

This is a new role focused on driving community engagement through a network of public-facing services. You'll build and nurture partnerships, embed services into community spaces, and turn strategic priorities into practical, community-led activity that promotes wellbeing, inclusion and independence.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of partner organisations and community groups
• Design, deliver and evaluate engagement activity and local projects that increase service reach and impact
• Translate strategy into practical delivery plans and measurable outcomes
• Represent the service at events and meetings, promoting collaboration and innovation

Essential criteria

• Proven experience working in large or complex organisations and delivering through change
• Track record of developing, managing and evaluating community-focused projects or programmes
• Strong experience of working collaboratively across senior and cross-organisational boundaries
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills; able to influence and build partnerships
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to changing priorities

Why apply

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys relationship-building, creative problem solving and turning strategic goals into tangible community impact. If you're motivated by partnership working and delivering positive outcomes for local people, we'd like to hear from you.