Job Ref: 215518118

Date: 2022-01-10 11:52:26

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Community Engagement Officer – Job Description

Introduction

We are currently looking for experienced Community Engagement Officers to join our client, Bedford Borough Council.

We are looking for Community Engagement Officers who are passionate about public health and are looking to develop their professional career within a Local Authority environment.

Main Responsibilities

1. Build relationships in the community that will support the delivery of essential Covid19 and health and wellbeing messages that will keep the whole community safe.

2. Seek to bring about behaviour and lifestyle changes that will have long-term positive outcomes for our community.

3. Engage Milton Keynes Council residents to reduce Covid19 infection rates, increase vaccination take up and encourage use testing kits.

4. Using a range of engagement techniques and tools: creating discussion forums, online surveys, having one to one conversations and meetings to build real insight into the community.

5. Building understanding of the Council’s overall health and wellbeing issues, based on data and insight, and establishing the pressing health inequalities facing those communities.

Requirements

* A good working knowledge of health and aspects of public health protection especially in relation to Covid-19.

* Milton Keynes resident or have very good knowledge of Milton Keynes.

* The ability to grasp new complex issues quickly, and have the ability to determine the key points.

* Must be vaccinated unless exempt.

* Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

· Your own experienced consultant managing your job search

· A range of Public Sector positions available across the U.K.

· Simple registration process

· Professional development and training

· Weekly or monthly payment options available

· Referral Scheme

The Client

This Local Authority is committed to supporting their employees throughout their employment. If you are successful, you’ll be joining a great team and be part of a high performing local authority who are passionate about ensuring you receive the right support to help you achieve your full potential.

Equality & Diversity

We aim to guarantee that all applicants are treated fairly and equally, and no applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

We are committed to making recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process or provide any information in an alternative format, please feel free to contact Adversa Recruitment.

The Opportunity

This would be an excellent opportunity for an Community Engagement Officer looking to work as part of a supporting team.

So, if you are interested in this exciting public health opportunity as a Community Engagement Officer to start your career within the public sector, apply now, or feel free to contact us directly

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