At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with the community and support clients transitioning from prison to society.
- Company: Nacro, a leading charity focused on education, housing, and social justice.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £28,851, with clear progression and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible, dynamic role with travel required; driving license essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and help create lasting change.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 28851 - 28851 £ per year.
This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.
This role offers a starting salary within Nacro’s pay structure of £28,851 per annum pro rata with expected progression to £29,572 per annum pro rata within the first year, subject to meeting clear criteria and performance standards, with further pay progression available in the future.
Nacro’s pay framework provides transparent progression points and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.
At Nacro
, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed.
And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.
We see your future, whatever the past.
This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle with business insurance are essential.
You will be an inspirational Community Engagement Officerwho will support the Management Team with engagement into the wider community, through developing and maintaining partnerships and identifying opportunities for collaboration with partners to meet the needs of our clients.
You will also oversee a team of mentors and volunteers who provide support to our clients who are serving and recently released from prison, with the aim to help them overcome multiple barriers and ensure a smooth and healthy re integration into community.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to
- To support the Management Team with engagement into the wider community, including developing and maintaining partnerships, identifying opportunities for collaboration with partners to meet the needs of our service users.
- To implement a consistent volunteer recruitment and training model across the region.
- To oversee a team of mentors and volunteers to support serving and recently released prisons and those serving community sentences to overcome multiple needs as they move between prison custody and into the community.
Our ideal candidate will be familiar with the local area, has a positive, flexible, and can-do attitude.
Good IT skills are essential as is the ability to communicate with potential volunteers and the wider community.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a commitment to, and an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and safeguarding.
Additionally, effective training delivery skills will be required, as well as the ability to design and evaluate effective VPS approaches/packages.
At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team.
We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records.
Convictions are not discussed during the application process and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially.
For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or helpline@nacro. org. uk .
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Community Engagement Officer - Hertford employer: Nacro
Nacro is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. As a Service Lead in the East of England, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive salary progression and the chance to lead a dedicated team of Support Workers.
