Senior Community Engagement Officer

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Reed Full time
Community Engagement Officer
  • Salary: £29.46 PAYE / £37.75 LTD UMB per hour
  • Location: London SE1
  • Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6-12 months), Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Community Engagement Officer to join the fire and rescue service for London. This role is crucial for delivering community engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and communities affected by proposals on the future of the fire and rescue service in London. The position is for a minimum of 6 months, with the potential to be extended to 12 months, and offers an immediate start.

Day to Day of the role:
  • Engage with communities and stakeholders affected by proposals on the future of the fire and rescue service in London.
  • Respond to significant fires and other emergencies by working with community representatives and partner agencies.
  • Represent the fire and rescue service at external community meetings and build relationships with key community stakeholders.
  • Support the Community Engagement Manager in advising internal audiences on stakeholder and community engagement matters.
  • Contribute to the communications department’s success by participating in the delivery of the departmental plan.
  • Liaise with partner agencies, including other emergency services and the Mayor’s team, to deliver high-quality community engagement.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a large complex organisation serving a diverse community.
  • Proven track record of building strong community engagement relationships.
  • Experience in delivering effective public consultation exercises and working with hard-to-reach groups.
  • Ability to engage swiftly with communities in the context of public and emergency services.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with community groups in challenging circumstances.
  • Good organisational skills to manage workloads and meet key performance measures.
  • Numerical and analytical skills for monitoring budgets and contracts and providing data analysis.
  • Knowledge of the fire and rescue service and an understanding of safeguarding issues.
  • Familiarity with the law relating to publicity, including the Local Government Publicity Code, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, and the Government’s Code of Practice on Publicity.
Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of the London community.
  • Be part of a respected emergency service team.

To apply for this Community Engagement Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.



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