Job Description

Community Engagement Lead Full time - 37.5 hours per week Salary \xc2\xa324,716 per annum Established in 1991, Groundwork Northern Ireland is a charity that is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain skills, get into training and work; we work with communities to protect and improve green spaces; lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health. Groundwork NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. About The Role Groundwork Northern Ireland are currently recruiting a Community Engagement Lead to join our amazing team. They will be based in the Belfast office while delivering programmes across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The post holder will be an integral part of the Groundwork NI team and be responsible for capacity building, community development and community relations within and between communities, both in rural and urban areas. They will identify and provide appropriate support that will enable and empower groups to identify and meet existing or emerging needs. The role will be varied and rewarding and will play a key role in supporting the work of the Trust, while also supporting management and the promotion of Groundwork NI\xe2\x80\x99s corporate employee volunteering partnerships. The post-holder will have excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail, as well as first-rate communication skills and the ability to work in a professional manner. They will be able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions and be self-motivated, with a strong personal commitment to the values of Groundwork NI. Groundwork NI is committed to being an inclusive employer and offers flexible working arrangements and supportive, family friendly policies. Closing date is 12.00 noon on Monday 4 December 2023 with interviews during the week beginning 11 December 2023. To find out more and apply, download the below application pack. Groundwork NI reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response. Required Criteria

• Minimum one years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in developing/ delivering community development programmes.
• Experience of problem solving and negotiation
• Ability to plan, organise own workload and deal with competing demands
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Fully proficient at using IT systems, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full driving licence
• Experience of budget management
• Alignment with Groundwork NI\xe2\x80\x99s values: - Committed - Ambitious - Respectful - Effective
• Flexibility and responsiveness to change
• Willingness to undertake regular travel and to work out of office hours where necessary.

Desired Criteria

• Experience of delivering training and events
• Experience of developing and supporting project delivery activity
• Proactive communication and team-working skills
• Experience of reporting to funders, writing reports, case studies, and financial reporting
• Experience of developing and publishing content on social media
• Experience of working with communities from a variety of different sectors
• Experience of evaluating and improving programme outcomes.

Skills Needed Establishing Rapport With Clients, Communication, Building Relationships About The Company BeyondHR is a leading provider of outsourced HR services and Health and Safety advice across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Our professional team of HR Consultants and Health and Safety Consultants have supported 1000\xe2\x80\x99s of SMEs across the UK and Ireland. The Consultancy team has more than 200 years combined of proven experience in providing HR support and Health and Safety advice for employers, including employment law advice. The BeyondHR team brings clarity and perspective to a range of people management, recruitment, and health & safety issues from Health and Safety and HR Consultants. All our Health & Safety consultants and HR consultants have vast experience in providing practical hands-on business and HR support on matters such as contracts of employment, drafting tailored policies and procedures, disciplinary, dismissal, workplace investigations, employee grievances, absence management issues, risk assessments, and health and safety policies. Our aim is to provide the number one outsourced HR support service and health & safety advice for SMEs across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Company Culture All our Health & Safety consultants and HR consultants have vast experience in providing practical hands-on business and HR support on matters such as contracts of employment, drafting tailored policies and procedures, disciplinary, dismissal, workplace investigations, employee grievances, absence management issues, risk assessments, and health and safety policies. Our aim is to provide the number one outsourced HR support service and health & safety advice for SMEs across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Our professional team of HR and Health and Safety Consultants provide support to hundreds of SMEs each year. The BeyondHR team brings clarity and perspective to a range of people management, recruitment and health and safety issues. All our consultants have vast experience of providing practical hands-on business support on matters such as employment contracts, drafting tailored policies and procedures, disciplinary, dismissal, workplace investigations, employee grievance, absence management issues, risk assessments and health and safety policies. Company Benefits Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Competitive salary Salary \xc2\xa324,716.00 per year