Community Engagement Officer at Black & Minority Ethnic Community Partnership (bmecp)

Community Base; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community organization in Brighton is offering a part-time role for a Community Engagement Officer to lead initiatives that support BME communities. Responsibilities include organizing workshops, providing employment guidance, and engaging local groups to enhance access to services. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and creativity in content production. The position offers a flexible work environment with a focus on community involvement and development.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills necessary to clearly present information.
• Excellent IT skills required for various tasks, including communication.
• Creativity in design is a must for producing engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community engagement activities.
• Support individuals with employment skills like CV writing.
• Conduct outreach at community events and meetings.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Visually creative

Time management

Accurate record keeping

Track record in BME community development

Experience providing employment guidance

Content production for social media

Understanding of barriers faced by BME communities

Experience with different service providers

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Job description

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer

Location: BMECP Centre, Brighton BN1 4ZE (Hybrid working available). Some outreach across Brighton & Hove and Sussex required.

Salary: SO1 Spinal Point 23 – £34,434 FTE (£17,217 pro rata)

Hours: Part-time (17.5 hours per week). Some evening and weekend work required.

Contract: 2 years, with possible extension subject to funding

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Main Purpose of the Job

To develop, lead and deliver BME community engagement, BMECP communications, and BME involvement activities that increase BME community access to services and strengthen BMECP’s connection with local communities, supporters, and partner organisations.

The postholder will work collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team to:

• Engage BME communities and support them to develop, organise, and lead local initiatives.
• Support individuals with basic employment skills such as CV writing, job applications, interview preparation and signposting.
• Help new and emerging BME groups with practical tasks including setting up governance paperwork and opening bank accounts.
• Deliver BME community engagement workshops and events and gather feedback from participants.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records and communication with partners.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and quality assurance.
• Support outreach activities, representing BMECP at events, community meetings and workshops.
• Assist BME groups with governance, bank accounts, policies and capacity building needs.
• Carry out duties in line with BMECP policies and safeguarding principles.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks requested by the Centre Manager or Board.

Digital and Offline Communications

• Produce and distribute printed communications such as newsletters and publicity materials.
• Maintain and develop BMECP’s digital presence (website updates, social media content, digital newsletters).
• Capture and manage digital content (photos, videos, audio).
• Produce engaging content that promotes BMECP’s work and amplifies the voices of service users.
• Monitor and analyse web and social media engagement to shape future communications.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and sensitively.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and online communication tools.
• Visually creative with a strong eye for design.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a busy and dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information.
• Track record in BME community development.
• Experience in providing employment guidance to BME people.
• Experience of producing content for social media platforms using Canva or similar design tools.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by refugees, migrants, and BME communities in the UK.
• Experience of working with statutory, private and voluntary sector service providers.