Does This Describe You?

• Exceptional project management skills, ensuring goals are met on time.
• Driven to engage and support diverse and underrepresented communities.
• Proven ability to think innovatively and propose creative solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in interacting with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in project management or related roles.
• Genuine passion for community development and positive change.

About Mission Diverse:

Mission Diverse is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to fostering inclusivity and empowerment within diverse communities. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for individuals from all walks of life, promoting social change through impactful projects and initiatives. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will be vital in driving these initiatives forward.

Join Our Team as a Community Engagement Officer at Mission Diverse!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in diverse communities? Do you thrive in creative and dynamic environments? Mission Diverse seeks a dedicated and motivated Community Engagement Officer to lead our flagship Reach Enterprise Programme and other community-related projects. If you are an enthusiastic professional with exceptional project management skills, a knack for innovative thinking, and a commitment to community engagement, we want to hear from you!

Role and Responsibilities

As our Community Engagement Officer, you will have a multifaceted role that includes:

• Managing Reach Enterprise Programme: Manage and oversee the flagship Reach Enterprise Programme from inception to implementation, ensuring its success and positive impact on the community.
• Project Management: Develop, lead, and coordinate various community-related projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Networking Events: Attend networking events to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders, and partners.
• Grant Applications: Craft compelling grant applications for new and existing projects to secure funding for our initiatives.
• Community Engagement: Engage with diverse communities, fostering connections, understanding their needs, and promoting participation in our programs.
• Innovative Thinking: Bring out-of-the-box thinking to the table, suggesting creative solutions to challenges, and helping us continuously improve our offerings.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must possess the following:

• Exceptional Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively, ensuring they meet their goals and deadlines.
• Community Engagement Expertise: Comfortable interacting with and engaging diverse communities, understanding their unique needs, and building meaningful relationships.
• Innovative Mindset: Proven track record of thinking creatively and proposing innovative ideas to drive positive change.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and community members.
• Create and manage reports: Create reports, present and pitch projects to the team and prospective clients.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with people from various backgrounds.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in project management or related roles.
• Passion: A genuine passion for community development and a commitment to making a difference.
• Expectational use of digital technologies such as Microsoft Office products, Canva, and other social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Creating creative and engaging community projects.
• Business development, client account management and networking.
• Manage and submit grant funds.
• Proficiently use computer technology, which includes Microsoft Office programs and email servers.
• Data collation and analysis

The Company Best Bits

• 20 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• An invitation to fix their own work pattern around core business hours to support a good work-life balance.
• Looking for someone who wants to grow and develop quickly within an organisation.
• No one has to work on their Birthday or Christmas Eve.
• Small internal team means you’ll work hard but have the opportunity to influence and make a big impact fast.
• We’re a small business with strong values, which means we want to support each other (and having fun!) no matter what.
• The team work remotely so it is not a requirement that the successful candidate is Midlands-based; however, the successful candidate will be required to travel to Birmingham for face-to-face full-day workdays, in-person team meetings occur twice per week (on a Monday and Wednesday) – days may vary.

1-year fixed-term contract, followed by monthly rolling thereafter

Must be allowed to work in the UK legally.

 

Salary: £21,000.00 – £24,000.00 (depending on experience)