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Are you passionate about making a real difference in communities?

Do you enjoy working with people, building partnerships, and helping projects grow?

If yes, join our Community Engagement Service and help support projects that empower residents, strengthen neighbourhoods and grow the VCSE sector.

What you will do in this role:

• Support community engagement projects
• Coordinate and track project activities, meetings and deadlines
• Build strong relationships with VCSE organisations and partners and contribute to the delivery of contracts, grants and policy
• Help gather insights, monitor performance and evaluate impact
• Create clear communications, briefings and presentations
• Organise events, workshops and engagement sessions
• Support governance, processes, training and internal systems

 What we are looking for:

• strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Great communication skills — written and verbal
• Experience supporting or coordinating projects
• Ability to work with a range of partners and stakeholders
• Good IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint)
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach

Desirable: project management experience, public sector experience, or knowledge of commissioning and procurement

Why join us?

In this role you will be working for the largest employer in the district, helping to improve lives across the district by working on meaningful projects.

Apply now and help contribute to the clear and ambitious vision for a 21st Century district where everyone benefits from the strengths of the district and its continued growth.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Karen Morrell.

Tel: 07557200878

E-mail: kmorrell@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £25,995.41 - £27,919.46, Grade 7, 30 hours, Permanent

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Officer