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Community Engagement Officer Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: 27,200 (Pro Rata) Contract: Part Time, Permanent 28 hours Join Our Team as a Community Engagement Officer Are you passionate about making a real difference in communities? Do you believe in empowering residents to shape their neighbourhoods and thrive together? At bpha, were looking for a committed Community Engagement Officer to help drive lasting, positive change. What Youll Be Doing: You'll play a leading role in delivering community-led solutions, building partnerships, and supporting both established and new neighbourhoods. From regeneration initiatives to quality-of-life projects, you'll bring people together to tackle what matters most to themcreating stronger, more connected communities. Your Key Responsibilities: Identify community trends and develop targeted, impactful projects Lead on initiatives that promote regeneration, cohesion and quality of life Support and guide new resident groups and secure funding opportunities Build strong networks across stakeholders, residents and partner organisations Promote resident involvement and amplify community voices Encourage volunteerism and learning opportunities that empower individuals Ensure inclusion and outreach to all, especially marginalised communities What Were Looking For: A natural communicator and problem-solver with strong project management skills Proven experience (at least 2 years experience) in community development or engagement Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with diverse groups Skilled in planning, delivering, and evaluating impactful community projects Passion for inclusion, learning, and long-term transformation IT proficiency and a good understanding of social housing challenges Must own car and have a full driving licence Desirable but not essential: Knowledge of welfare reform and social housing policy Experience securing external funding Familiarity with MS PowerPoint and Visio Whether youre hands-on at community events, liaising with local partners, or helping residents find their collective voiceyoull be at the heart of something meaningful. Why bpha? Were a values-led housing association on a mission to build sustainable communities. Youll join a supportive, ambitious team that values innovation, impact, and inclusivity. Please note, applications will be reviewed as received and bpha reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the scheduled closing date. Apply early to avoid disappointment. Any offer of employment made will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening including references and DBS checks. TPBN1_UKTJ