Community Engagement Lead

St Ives, Isles of Scilly, UK (Hybrid)

£30K/yr – £34K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and expand key community partnerships and outreach efforts by engaging GP practices, local groups and volunteers to improve awareness and access for unpaid carers.

  • Lead outreach programmes and events to reach underserved communities.
  • Build partnerships, manage CRM records and report against KPIs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with GP practices, Primary Care Networks, pharmacies, hospitals, social prescribing teams and other healthcare professionals.
  • Develop partnerships with community groups, voluntary organisations, local authorities, schools, faith groups and businesses.
  • Represent Caring Together Charity at networking forums, community events, conferences, county shows and health and wellbeing fairs.
  • Prepare and deliver engaging presentations, talks, workshops and training sessions.
  • Plan and co-ordinate an annual programme of community outreach activities and events.
  • Identify underserved communities and develop inclusive approaches to improve awareness and accessibility.
  • Create engaging exhibition stands, information displays and resources.
  • Build relationships with organisations interested in fundraising, sponsorship or partnership opportunities.
  • Support community fundraising initiatives alongside fundraising colleagues.
  • Gather case studies, stories, feedback and content for newsletters, social media and other communications.

Requirements

  • Has experience of proactively working with a range of community partners.
  • Is a natural communicator and relationship-builder, with warmth and authenticity.
  • Is a confident and engaging public speaker.
  • Has experience of delivering presentations and talks to different audiences.
  • Can create engaging displays and represent an organisation effectively at events.
  • Is highly organised and able to manage their own workload and priorities.
  • Can identify and develop new partnership and engagement opportunities.
  • Is comfortable using Microsoft Office, including creating PowerPoint presentations.
  • Records information accurately and understands the importance of timely reporting.
  • Is self-motivated, collaborative and committed to making a positive difference.

Preferred

  • Experience within healthcare, the voluntary sector or a community engagement role would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge or personal experience of unpaid caring, experience of using Salesforce or another CRM system, and experience of supporting volunteers would also be welcomed.
  • Skills, attitude and experience are more important to us than specific qualifications.

Benefits

  • A salary of £30,000–£33,500, depending on experience
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • The option to buy or sell annual leave in line with our policy
  • Flexible working arrangements where these can be mutually agreed
  • Time off in lieu for additional evening and weekend hours worked
  • A workplace pension in line with auto-enrolment requirements
  • The opportunity to develop meaningful partnerships and shape community engagement across our region
  • The chance to make a positive difference to unpaid carers and families across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk
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Caring Together Charity

4.5 Glassdoor

Our charity is determined that no unpaid carer should be in crisis, isolated or struggling alone. Across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk, more than 150,000 people are unpaid carers. These are people of all ages who are looking after someone who need support due to illness, disability, frailty, or mental health needs. We are here to help unpaid carers get the practical and emotional support that they need before, during and after their caring role. This is essential as they may look after the person they care for all day every day, and through the night too. It can be exhausting, emotionally overwhelming, and relentless.

Founded in 1985
St. Ives, England, GBR
65 employees (4 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend

Salaries

Posted range

£30K/yr – £34K/yr

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Community Engagement Lead

Caring Together Charity · St Ives, Isles of Scilly, UK · Hybrid