Community Engagement Officer

Stotfold Town Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is looking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer to connect with the community through event management, marketing, and engagement initiatives. The candidate will coordinate civic events, manage communications, and support Mayoral duties. Key qualifications include strong organizational and project management skills, and a passion for community engagement. This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 37 hours a week, with a competitive benefits package including annual leave and pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong organisational abilities and project management skills.
• Experience in events management.
• Confident with social media and designing promotional materials.
• Passionate about community engagement and participation.
• Flexible, proactive approach and willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver civic and community events.
• Manage council communications and channels.
• Foster links between the Council, community groups and stakeholders.
• Support the Mayor’s diary, briefing notes and civic functions.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Project management skills

Experience in events management

Social media proficiency

Designing promotional materials

Passionate about community engagement

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Stotfold Town Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and capable Community Engagement Officer. This role will be pivotal in connecting with and involving the local community. This role will lead event management, communications, marketing, and engagement initiatives to promote Council services, projects, and activities. They will also provide support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Key responsibilities

• Event management – planning, co‑ordinating and delivering civic and community events.
• Communications and marketing – managing council communications, platforms, and channels.
• Community Engagement – fostering links between the Council, community groups and key stakeholders.
• Mayoral support – managing diary, preparing briefing notes and co‑ordinating civic functions.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong organisational abilities and project management skills
• Experience in events management
• Confident with social media and designing promotional materials.
• Passionate about community engagement and participation
• Flexible, proactive approach and willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends.
• Knowledge of local government structure and committees is desirable but not essential

Terms and Conditions

• 37 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years.
• Hybrid working model with the requirement to work from Greenacre Centre 2‑3 days a week.
• Flexible working
• Pension
• Evening and weekend work required occasionally.
• Successful candidate subject to DBS check

How to Apply

For an application form and recruitment pack, please email [e-mail].

If you’d like an informal chat about the role, please call Emma Payne 01462 730064.

Closing Date

The deadline for applications is Monday, 19 January 2026, at 12 noon.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value diversity in our workforce.