Community Activity Coordinator

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Resourcing and Talent Lead – Human Resources

A little bit about us:

East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way.

East West Railway Company (that’s us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.

At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple – to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary:

This role will work with the Head of Policy, Legacy and Community and the Senior Community Engagement Manager to develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of community engagement activity across the route. This will include regular newsletters, identifying and managing information points for printed materials, and in-person engagement with members of the community.

Function:

The Strategy, Sponsorship and External Affairs function is accountable for defining what EWR Co. is, and the impact it will deliver. It is accountable for securing the required approvals to deliver the scheme, being the custodian of the DCO submission, including statutory consultation, and building a compelling business case. It will hold design and delivery to account to create an asset which will realise the economic benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Senior Community Engagement Manager to identify and roll out a programme of community events and activity across the route.
• Support in the development and delivery of a route-wide newsletter.
• Identify and roll out other activities that support external engagement opportunities across the route including information points.
• Work with Media team to identify positive communications relating to community activity and events.
• Responsible for the administration tasks associated with events and logistics, including tracking engagement on the SRM database and taking notes and actions from meetings.
• Record all activity so it can feed into the wider Policy, Legacy and Community monthly report.
• Ensure all activity is included in and aligned with the Comms grid.
• Identify community stakeholders to engage to help deliver the objectives in the Comms and Engagement Strategy.
• Organise and co-ordinate all community-related external events and meetings, and support other stakeholder managers to deliver public-facing activities.
• Take responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
• Demonstrate a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
• Show a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
• Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Experience of delivering community engagement activity (not necessarily for a major infrastructure project).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience of managing and delivering community events and activity.
• Experience in managing a digital newsletter would be useful but not essential.
• Experience working with media, brand and content professionals.

What we offer:

• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to a range of benefits on the Perkbox platform

• On-the-spot and annual awards

• Advanced learning and development programmes

• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style

Diversity and Inclusion:

To discover the best solutions, it’s important we embrace diversity of thought. That’s why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Public Relations
• Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services, Rail Transportation, and Marketing Services

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