Community Engagement Officer

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Overview Working closely with the Education Manager, this role will support the St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust education and engagement ambitions. The successful candidate will provide day to day support to the Education Manager and assist in planning, supporting and delivering activities from the action plan - most importantly developing relationships and partnerships within local communities as part of The National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This role forms part of the wider Development team. The post holder will report to the Education Manager during the Development Phase. We anticipate the Activities & Community Engagement Officer working closely with the Activity Planner and Evaluation, Economic and Social Value Consultant in the Development Phase. Job Description Job Title: Activities & Community Engagement Officer (Part time, Fixed Term Contract to August 2026 when funding is paused whilst we await the decision on The National Lottery Heritage Fund application) Location: St Osyth Priory, Essex Reports To: Education Manager Job Purpose: This post will play a key role in assisting in the development, management and delivery of St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust's outreach to local communities. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust view this outreach to be of particular importance due to its proximity to Jaywick/ Clacton, the third most deprived town in the country; it is viewed as a priority to improve outreach and engagement to support these local communities. Pay: £17,500 per annum dependent on experience Hours: Contract: 3 days per week (21 hours) Fixed Term until August 2026 Annual Leave: Notice Period 25 days per annum pro-rated plus Bank Holidays 3 months Conditions of Appointment: Satisfactory references and satisfactory DBS check. Following Delivery Phase submission to The National Lottery Heritage Fund there will be a pause on the project whilst the Trust await a decision. If successful, this post will recommence in RIBA Stage 4. Sites: Based at St Osyth, Essex; home working may be agreed. To apply, please read the attached job description pack. Send any clarifications and applications including CVs to tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk

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