Community Engagement Officer
Salary £ 25,098 - £27,235 (FTE)
Vacancy listed 27/03/2025
Application deadline 30/04/2025
Details
Are you passionate about community connection and making a real difference? We're looking for a friendly and proactive Community Engagement Officer to help raise awareness of unpaid carers and build strong relationships across local communities in Central Bedfordshire.

In this role, you'll promote the work of Carers in Bedfordshire by organising events and outreach activities, developing trusted partnerships with local groups and professionals, and helping to ensure carers from all backgrounds feel seen and supported. You’ll be out and about engaging with the public, running carer hubs, and sharing our mission in a way that inspires action.

If you're a great communicator who loves connecting with people and empowering communities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

TO APPLY
 1. Download the files in the documents tab below
 2. Once read, click apply and complete the required fields
 3. On the following screen upload your CV and a cover letter stating how you match the job description/person specification  and any other supporting documents
 4. Click "finish application" and you will be sent a confirmation email
 5, Or contact cath.brimmell@carersinbeds.org.uk to send your application in

Benefits

We offer flexible working in a supportive, friendly working environment. As an employer, we know that family and life outside work is important and we are as flexible as we can to support all aspects of our staff’s wellbeing.
- Permanent contract
- 25-28 hours per week
- A generous holiday allowance of 35 days/year (includes Bank Holidays) which increases with service
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Employee assistance programme – to support employees maintain their wellbeing

Notes

For an informal chat about the role please contact Ellie on 0300 111 1919

Please apply as soon a possible as the posting may close early.

Interviews to follow.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Attached documents
Title File
Day in the life... Day_in_the_life....pdf
Job Description Community_Engagement_Officer.pdf