At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community engagement to combat gambling harms and build strong partnerships.
- Company: Ara, a dedicated organisation empowering communities since 1987.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, up to 32 days leave, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for personal growth and meaningful impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in your community.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in partnership development.
The predicted salary is between 31562 - 31562 £ per year.
All of our services are Free and Confidential. PLEASE NOTE WELL THE WORKING LOCATION: DORSET/WILTSHIRE (BS1 4EF is Head Office). We have immediate need for a Community Engagement Lead, working within our Gambling Harms Prevention and Treatment Service. This position is permanent, full-time 35 hours per week.
Location: Dorset/Wiltshire - hybrid (working in the community / home working)
Salary: £31,562 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Department: Gambling Treatment and Prevention Service
At Ara, we have been dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities since 1987. Our mission is to empower individuals and families, helping them transform their lives and build stronger, healthier communities. Providing hope and better lives. Ara is a lived experience organisation. With around one third of our work force having lived experience, we are actively looking to expand this, particularly in the gambling harms service.
As a Community Engagement Lead (CEL), you will work as part of a team to increase understanding of gambling-related harms, build strong community partnerships, and improve access to support for those affected. This is a hybrid role, with some home working; however, the majority of your time will be spent working within local communities and alongside partner organisations.
Some of the key tasks for this role include:
- Develop and strengthen community-based partnerships
- Increase Ara's presence within local communities; deliver education and training and improve access to early intervention and support.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations.
- Promote a greater understanding of gambling-related harm
- Encourage collaboration across services to improve referral pathways
The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a regional team, actively contributing to a strong team culture.
- Have experience in developing and maintaining successful partnerships with a range of organisations and stakeholders.
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience or transferable skills across the key areas of the role.
- Preferably have lived experience in gambling harms and or experience of recovery and prevention services.
In return we offer:
- A competitive and benchmarked salary.
- A 35 hour working week to promote a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working.
- Up to 32 days annual leave, as well as all UK bank holidays.
- A pension scheme, comprehensive training, and a 24hr Employee Assistance Program.
- Meaningful and fulfilling work that makes a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Community Engagement Lead employer: Addiction Recovery Agency (Ara)
As a leading charity in South West England and Wales, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that offers meaningful and fulfilling work. Our supportive work culture fosters flexibility and proactivity, allowing employees to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and comprehensive training opportunities, we are committed to the growth and well-being of our staff in our central Bristol office.
Contact Details:
Addiction Recovery Agency (Ara) Recruitment Team
