Community Engagement Officer (Love Solihull)

Make a real difference in your community. Do you have a passion for bringing people together, inspiring positive change and creating cleaner, greener and safer neighbourhoods? Solihull Council is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Community Engagement Officer to support the delivery of our successful Love Solihull programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work with residents, schools, businesses, volunteers and partner organisations to develop projects that enhance the local environment and strengthen community pride.

About The Role

This is a varied and hugely rewarding role where no two days are the same. As Community Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in inspiring and supporting local communities to improve their neighbourhoods. You'll develop community projects, coordinate volunteers, deliver educational activities, create engaging communications and support funding bids that help bring environmental initiatives to life across Solihull.

About You

We're looking for someone who can engage and motivate others, build lasting relationships and deliver projects that have a positive impact on local communities. You will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant community-based subject, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of delivering community, educational or engagement projects.
• Experience of working with partners, volunteers and local communities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of creating engaging communications, marketing materials or social media content.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as this is an essential car user post.

Why Join Solihull Council?

At Solihull Council, we are committed to creating a great place to work where employees are valued, supported and encouraged to develop. In return, we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year.
• A flexitime scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24‑hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

Additional Information

Based at the Central Depot, Moat Lane. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support community events and engagement activities.

Closing date: 23rd September 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 5th or 6th October 2026. CV’s will not be accepted for this role.

Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate’s current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate’s next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.