Community Engagement Coordinator

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Community Engagement CoordinatorNottingham£29,539 - £34,613 per annumFixed-term contract until April 2027Full-time role, Monday to FridayWant to help shape the future of social housing for young people?This is an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity to lead a brand-new, government-funded service that puts young peoples voices at the heart of social housing in Nottingham.Youll coordinate and inspire a team of young Community Networkers (aged under 26, all living in social housing), supporting them to share their lived experiences, views and expectations with landlords and partners across the city. Their insight will directly influence services, improve ways of working, and strengthen the support available to young residents.If youre passionate about social housing, believe in the power of lived experience, and love bringing people together to make real change happen, this role is for you.What youll be doingAs Community Engagement Coordinator, youll: Lead, support and motivate a team of young Community Networkers to amplify the voice of young people in social housing Recruit, train and develop volunteers, helping them build confidence and skills Plan and deliver engaging events, forums and activities that encourage honest feedback and open conversation Work closely with Nottingham City Council, Places for People and other partners to align priorities and shape strategy Gather insight and feedback, track outcomes, and report learning to internal partners and central government Explore creative and inclusive ways to engage young people and keep participation meaningful Act as a key advocate for the customer voice, ensuring feedback leads to real changeWhat youll bringYoull be a natural self-starter whos comfortable taking ownership, trying new ideas and learning as you go.You dont need to tick every box, but youll likely have: Experience of community engagement, customer involvement or event coordination Confidence working with and motivating young people from diverse backgrounds A proactive, energetic approach and a genuine desire to make a difference Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly Great organisation skills, with the ability to juggle practical tasks and people-focused work Empathy, patience and excellent listening skills An interest in and understanding of social housing and the challenges young people faceWhy join us?Be at the heart of a high-profile, government-funded project thats doing things differently. Youll see the impact of your work in real time, improving outcomes for young people across Nottingham while feeding insight directly into national policy and practice. Youll join an organisation that truly values inclusion and collaboration and help deliver a project with the potential to scale nationally, positioning us as trailblazers for change.Did you know that NCHA is officially a Great Place To Work? In fact, were included in the top 50 super-large workplaces by Great Place To Work UK. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say were a great place to work.Additional information Fixed-term contract until April 2027 Full-time role, Monday to Friday Flexibility to support some events outside normal office hours Travel across Nottingham required so a driving licence is desirable, unless a disability precludes this.If youre enthusiastic about social housing, passionate about amplifying young voices, and ready to be part of something genuinely meaningful, wed love to hear from you!JBRP1_UKTJ
Location:
Nottingham
Job Type:
FullTime

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