Engagement Officer - Internal Only in Douglas

This role is a limited term appointment for 12 months.

About the role

Are you a confident communicator who can turn engagement plans into positive outcomes?

Join the Department of Health and Social Care as an

Engagement Officer and play a key role in shaping how the Department connects with Government colleagues, the Manx public, local businesses, professional bodies and third-sector organisations.

Working closely with the Engagement Manager, you'll support a variety of communication and engagement initiatives, helping to ensure stakeholders are informed, involved and heard.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where you'll help deliver engagement strategies and plans, support the development of published materials, coordinate events and meetings, and act as the first point of contact for engagement enquiries.

From maintaining stakeholder relationships and supporting campaigns to helping colleagues deliver effective engagement activities, you'll help maximise the impact of the Department's work across the Island.

• A workplace that invests in you
• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration throughout the week.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
• Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man.

We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance.

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion.

We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us.

As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Ross. Mc Kay@gov. im.

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