Community Engagement Officer

Community Engagement Officer | Waltham Forest & Newham | 35 hours per week (Full-Time) | Weekend availability essential | £25,000 per annum

This role could suit someone starting their career, including a college leaver, or anyone with an interest in community-based work

Our client delivers the Get Up and Go community transport and social engagement programme, funded by the Motability Foundation.

The service supports older adults (60+) and people with disabilities across Waltham Forest and Newham, helping them stay active, independent, and socially connected through accessible transport, social activities, and organised outings.

The programme delivers a range of community-focused services, including

• Social clubs and group activities
• Community outings designed to reduce isolation and improve well-being
• Door-to-store shopping service

Can you make a valuable contribution to improving community participation and helping people stay socially connected? Due to the varied nature of the service, no two days are the same.

What’s In It For You

• Full training and ongoing support will be provided
• On-site support from a friendly and experienced team
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Travel expenses covered (excluding travel from home to work and work to home)
• Opportunity to gain experience in community engagement and project delivery

Requirements

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for community work and supporting vulnerable people
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in basic IT (email, Microsoft Office, social media)
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and respectful engagement
• Flexibility to work weekends when required

Desirable

• Experience in community work, volunteering, or customer-facing roles (including transferable skills)
• Understanding of issues affecting older adults and disabled people
• Ability to create simple communications (flyers, newsletters, social media posts)
• Experience supporting events, workshops, or community activities (including transferable skills)
• Familiarity with local communities in Waltham Forest or Newham

The Role

• Deliver outreach and engagement activities across local communities
• Organise and support events, workshops, and community meetings
• Act as a key link between the organisation and service users
• Build relationships with residents, groups, and community partners
• Gather feedback to improve services and increase participation
• Support co-design of inclusive community-led activities
• Create simple communications such as flyers, newsletters, and social media content
• Monitor engagement activity and assist with reporting and evaluation
• Support general project administration and coordination tasks
• Represent the organisation at community events and outreach activities

What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now – we’d love to hear from you and welcome someone passionate about making a real difference in their local community.

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