At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with community partners and enhance local engagement.
- Company: Waverley Court, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on creating positive change in Edinburgh.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community and empower local voices.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40501 - 47639 £ per year.
- Community Empowerment and Engagement Officer
- Waverly
- Court
Salary: £40,501 - £47,639 Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks The post holder will support the building and development of relationships with key partners including but not limited to planning partnerships, tenant and resident’s groups, friends of groups, community centre management committees, the local voluntary sector and other community groups etc to support local empowerment and engagement and local community planning models and develop community capacity within the local areas.
The post holder will support engagement and dialogue with a wide range of locality representatives and develop community capacity within the local area.
This position is subject to Basic Disclosure check.
Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.
You will be required to provide this check.
An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
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.
Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people.
We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work.
Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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Community Empowerment and Engagement Officer - Waverley Court employer: The City of Edinburgh Council
At Fox Covert Primary School, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values diversity and inclusivity within our team. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our annual salary increases and flexible working arrangements, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff. Join us in delivering high-quality catering services while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
Contact Details:
The City of Edinburgh Council Recruitment Team
