At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with community partners and empower local engagement.
- Company: Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 40501 - 47639 £ per year.
Location: Waverley Court
Salary: £40,501 - £47,639
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
Responsibilities:
- Build and develop relationships with key partners including planning partnerships, tenant and resident groups, friends of groups, community centre management committees, the local voluntary sector, and other community groups to support local empowerment and engagement and local community planning models.
- Develop community capacity within the local areas.
- Support engagement and dialogue with a wide range of locality representatives.
Requirements:
- This position is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of three months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Applicants will need to provide this check.
- An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience, and disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Benefits:
We typically reflect the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Community Empowerment and Engagement Officer - Waverley Court employer: Diversity Dashboard
Diversity Dashboard is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about tackling inequality and poverty. With a flexible working environment in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role while making a meaningful impact in the community.
