Job Introduction
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Community Engagement Officer to help us deliver renewal and regeneration plans to our communities.
You’ll lead a wide range of community engagement activities to help build and maintain strong relationships within the community. You’ll seek community organisations and local leaders that can help to deliver change within their neighbourhood.
A DBS check is required for this role.
Interviews will take place W/C 17 July.
Main Responsibility
- Deliver effective, comprehensive community engagement that enables residents and key local stakeholders to shape and influence regeneration from beginning to end.
- Support the development and delivery of community-led Estate Renewal Forums and manage the planning and delivery of a wide range of engagement activities.
- Ensure community engagement and resident involvement is aligned to the aims of the Community-led Estate Renewal and Regeneration Strategy, and is coordinated within neighbourhoods and across the programme.
- Lead on the development and management of projects that respond to identified community priorities and are focused on delivering the best outcomes for residents.
- Work in partnership with relevant MKCC departments and external partners to draw on their expertise and make the best use of shared resources to deliver local and strategic priorities.
- Develop communications plans that maximise engagement, keep residents informed throughout the regeneration and estate renewal process and ensure the opinions of the community are heard, using a variety of communications methods and tools.
The Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrable experience of community involvement and engagement, ideally within a housing and regeneration context.
- Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders including elected members, parish councillors, council officers and partner organisations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in the use of digital communications methods.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to remain calm and impartial under pressure.
- 5 GCSEs grade A-C including English (or equivalent level of educational attainment).
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
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