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Community Engagement and Development LeadSalary: £27,000 | Hours: 35 per week | Location: North East (community-based, support from Sunderland hub)The Charity is looking for a Community Engagement and Development Lead to support its Gambling Service community work across the North East.This role involves:Engaging communities, stakeholders, and partners to raise awareness of gambling-related harm.Delivering training, brief interventions, and awareness campaigns.Developing and supporting a network of Community Champions to strengthen local responses.Planning and running community outreach, drop-ins, events, and public campaigns.Acting as a knowledgeable resource on gambling harm, safeguarding, and referral pathways.The ideal candidate will have:Experience in community engagement, public health, or harm reduction.Strong training and facilitation skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of audiences.Experience in delivering presentations, brief interventions, and community programmes.Strong organisational, stakeholder management, and IT skills.Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field and ability to travel across the North East.Why join the Charity?Make a meaningful impact on gambling-related harm in communities.Lead innovative community campaigns and engagement initiatives.Work in a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, quality, and impact.