321 Community Leader jobs in the United Kingdom

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Community Engagement Practitioner to play a pivotal role in our Enfield VCS service in Enfield.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

In this role, the individual will work as part of a multidisciplinary team—alongside clinicians, social workers, and community partners—to support adults with moderate to severe mental illness. They will hold a caseload of service users, acting as the key contact and contributing to care planning, progress monitoring, and discharge support using the clinical records system. A key focus will be the collaborative development of person-centred recovery plans that emphasise social goals and community integration. Using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, they will build strong therapeutic relationships to support individuals in achieving their personal recovery goals. The role involves helping service users access local resources, attend appointments, and engage in wellbeing activities, peer support, or psychoeducational groups. They will promote recovery-focused, jargon-free communication, advocate for co-production and integrated care, and liaise with statutory and voluntary sector organisations to ensure smooth service navigation and warm handovers. Attendance at relevant clinical meetings and community events is expected, representing both Hestia and the Community Mental Health Team. Accurate and timely documentation of support activities, risk assessments, and user progress is essential, along with maintaining safe and ethical practice in line with safeguarding protocols, health and safety procedures, and quality standards. The role also includes active participation in ongoing supervision, training, professional development, annual appraisals, and clinical oversight.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all  the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent) or at least two years' experience in a mental health setting, with a strong understanding of mental health, recovery, and co-production principles. They will be skilled in care planning, risk assessment, and group facilitation, with knowledge of the Mental Health Act and experience working collaboratively across services and communities. Excellent communication, IT proficiency (including electronic case management tools), and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential. The candidate should be resilient, adaptable, and committed to trauma-informed, person-centred practice, with clear professional boundaries. Desirable qualities include lived experience, peer support training, familiarity with local resources, and additional skills such as mentoring, report writing, or multilingual ability.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

LOOKING FOR A COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT OFFICER FOR 3 DAYS IN MANCHESTER AND 3 DAYS IN CREWE.

MUST HAVE A LICENCE. 40 HOURS A WEEK. 5 MONTH JOB

• Develop relationships with relevant businesses and other stakeholders during the works, including visiting properties and identifying any specific requirements that need to be accommodated.
• To be a key point of contact for the public, local businesses and stakeholders for any scheme queries and concerns (supported by our Site Manager and Senior Community Engagement Officer), responding to these in a timely manner and are fully addressed.
• Work closely with the Site Manager to ensure effective communication with all relevant parties, including the creation and distribution of information letters, flyers and progress reports.
• Set up communication lines with local council customer service desk to ensure passage of complaints is prompt so that issue can be quickly investigated and dealt with.

My client is a leading, multi-million-pound civils contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. We are committed to not only building vital infrastructure but also to being a responsible and positive presence in the communities where we work.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive freelance Community Liaison Officer to join our project team. You will be the primary point of contact between our site team and the local community, ensuring effective communication, managing expectations, and mitigating potential disruption. This is a crucial role in maintaining our reputation and fostering positive relationships with residents, businesses, and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all community-related inquiries and concerns.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local residents, business owners, community groups, schools, and elected representatives.

• Information Dissemination: Develop and distribute regular project updates, newsletters, and public information materials.

• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential issues, such as noise, traffic, and access, before they escalate.

• Community Engagement: Organise and attend public meetings, drop-in sessions, and local events to provide project updates and gather feedback.

• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to the project team and senior management on community engagement activities and key issues.

• Feedback Management: Log and track all community inquiries, complaints, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Community Liaison Officer, or in a similar public-facing role, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a calm and professional demeanor.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create clear and concise public-facing documents.

• A good understanding of the challenges and sensitivities involved in working on a major civils project within a residential or business area.

• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local government and planning processes.

• Experience in social media management for community engagement.

• Relevant qualifications in communications, public relations, or community development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

My client is a leading, multi-million-pound civils contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. We are committed to not only building vital infrastructure but also to being a responsible and positive presence in the communities where we work.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive freelance Community Liaison Officer to join our project team. You will be the primary point of contact between our site team and the local community, ensuring effective communication, managing expectations, and mitigating potential disruption. This is a crucial role in maintaining our reputation and fostering positive relationships with residents, businesses, and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all community-related inquiries and concerns.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local residents, business owners, community groups, schools, and elected representatives.

• Information Dissemination: Develop and distribute regular project updates, newsletters, and public information materials.

• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential issues, such as noise, traffic, and access, before they escalate.

• Community Engagement: Organise and attend public meetings, drop-in sessions, and local events to provide project updates and gather feedback.

• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to the project team and senior management on community engagement activities and key issues.

• Feedback Management: Log and track all community inquiries, complaints, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Community Liaison Officer, or in a similar public-facing role, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a calm and professional demeanor.

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create clear and concise public-facing documents.

• A good understanding of the challenges and sensitivities involved in working on a major civils project within a residential or business area.

• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of local government and planning processes.

• Experience in social media management for community engagement.

• Relevant qualifications in communications, public relations, or community development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies.
• Manage social media channels and online presence.
• Organize and coordinate community events and workshops.
• Create engaging content for newsletters, websites, and marketing materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Track and report on engagement metrics and program success.
• Represent the organization at community forums and events.

• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of social media management and digital marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in event planning and management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant communication platforms.
• A genuine commitment to the organization's mission.

• Proven experience in community outreach, volunteer management, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable success in building relationships and fostering engagement.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A commitment to the values and mission of a charitable organization.