Job Ref: 213025304

Date: 2021-01-15 12:14:27

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Community Engagement Officer

Aylesbury

Salary £28,210 per Annum

Full time – 37 hours per week

Permanent

The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is a Buckinghamshire based housing association providing homes and services for over 23,000 people. We pride ourselves on working closely with residents and in the surrounding communities, making a significant social and economic contribution to the areas we serve. We are looking for Communications Business Partner to help us achieve our vision and goals.

About the role:

As a Community Engagement Officer you will support the delivery of community and resident engagement activities, promoting opportunities and ensuring residents’ voices are heard. Together with the Community Engagement Business Partner, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering resident engagement as outlined in the Government’s Social Housing White Paper.

You will support the development of strong self-sustaining communities, working directly with residents and partners to enhance our residents’ community and quality of life.

Required Skills and Experience:

Experience of working in a front facing community role
Knowledge and understanding of community and resident engagement
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and planning skills
Team player

For more detailed information on the role take a look at the attached job description. For more information on the Trust visit our website or our LinkedIn profile

Background

The Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is a ‘not-for-profit’ Registered Provider offering affordable housing for over 23,000 people in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. As one of the leading local social housing providers we make a significant social and economic contribution to our communities and neighbourhoods. We’re not part of any District or County Council but operate independently whilst working closely with local authority partners.

E&D Commitment:

Our Vision and Values express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in diverse communities. As part of our continued commitment to our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we especially welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability, as part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity.

Closing date: 5th February 2021 – midday

Interview date: week beginning 15th February 2021

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