About The Role
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is seeking a Civic Engagement Officer to support the delivery of our civic mission by working in partnership with communities, public services and organisations to create Thriving Places through meaningful impact. The role focuses on inclusive, collaborative and co‑produced engagement that underpins research at ARU and supports the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, community organisations and stakeholders
- Support delivery of civic engagement initiatives and regional partnerships
- Contribute to student‑led engagement through the SHoKE programme
- Support public and patient involvement in research to enhance impact
- Plan and facilitate engagement activities, workshops and events
- Capture and communicate impact through case studies and storytelling
- Contribute to funding development and partnership opportunities
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with community or public sector partners and a strong commitment to inclusive, ethical and co‑produced approaches to engagement. The individual should be organised, collaborative and motivated to support activity that delivers real‑world impact.
Benefits and Working Conditions
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package.
Equality, Diversity and Sponsorship
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short‑listed candidates.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI’s Right to Work Policy and our own Institutional Policy.
Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.
Contact
Informal enquiries can be made to Fiona Bodle at fiona.bodle@aru.ac.uk.
Application Notes
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
