Community Engagement Officer

Job description

Community Engagement and Development Manager

Salary: £36,050 | Hours: 35 per week | Location: North East (covering North East & Yorkshire & Humber)

The Charity is seeking a Community Engagement and Development Manager to lead its Gambling Service community engagement across the North East and Yorkshire & Humber.

This strategic role will involve:

• Leading a team of Community Engagement Workers to deliver high-quality services across multiple locations.
• Setting the vision and priorities for community engagement and gambling harm reduction.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, community partners, and local networks.
• Developing and embedding referral pathways to ensure timely access to support.
• Overseeing community campaigns, training, outreach, and awareness initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in community engagement, public health, or harm reduction.
• Proven leadership and team management skills across multiple locations.
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills.
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field and the ability to travel across the region.

Why join the Charity?

• Play a key role in reducing gambling-related harm in local communities.
• Lead innovative engagement initiatives and campaigns.
• Work in a values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, quality, and impact.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

North Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

22-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English