Community Engagement Manager

Community Engagement Manager
Temp to perm
ASAP Start

Your new company

• Leading UK independent grounds maintenance provider with a passion for self delivering beautifully managed spaces, improving the environment and managing all forms of growth on behalf of our clients.

Your new role

• Coordinating with various stakeholders, organising events, and promoting environmental stewardship.
• Create and manage a range of programs aimed at increasing community involvement in park activities and conservation efforts.
• Identify and apply for appropriate grant funding in support of projects connected to landscape and green infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with community groups, schools, environmental organisations, and other stakeholders to foster partnerships and support for park initiatives and serve as the primary point of contact for community feedback regarding park use and development.
• Plan and execute community events such as clean-up drives, educational workshops and other events that promote environmental awareness, active lifestyles and recreational activities.
• Serve as the spokes person for the parks department in community meetings and media interactions
• Manage social media presence, outreach campaigns. Draft articles and press releases celebrating and promoting good works.
• Gather community feedback on green spaces, park facilities, services, and recommend improvements based on this input.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with park programs and events.
• Oversee the budget for community engagement activities, ensuring efficient use of resources.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree or similar qualification in Environmental Science, Public Relations, or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in community engagement, event planning, or a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of environmental policies and a keen interest in sustainable practices.
• Experience using social media for marketing
• Experience developing community engagement activities
• Track record of creating innovative solutions to engage with people, particularly hard to reach community groups
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to stakeholders
• Experience in prioritising competing demands and workloads.

What you'll get in return

• World class training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• A unique and varied working environment offering long term job security

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply through this advert or for further information and a confidential discussion get in touch with Joel Powney on (url removed).

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please apply anyway and we will get in touch to discuss our latest opportunities and your next career move.