Community Engagement Officer

Community Engagement and Development Lead

Salary: £27,000 |

Hours:

35 per week |

Location:

North East (community-based, support from Sunderland hub)

The Charity is looking for a Community Engagement and Development Lead to support its Gambling Service community work across the North East.

• Engaging communities, stakeholders, and partners to raise awareness of gambling-related harm.
• Delivering training, brief interventions, and awareness campaigns.
• Developing and supporting a network of Community Champions to strengthen local responses.
• Planning and running community outreach, drop‑ins, events, and public campaigns.
• Acting as a knowledgeable resource on gambling harm, safeguarding, and referral pathways.

• Experience in community engagement, public health, or harm reduction.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of audiences.
• Experience in delivering presentations, brief interventions, and community programmes.
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management, and IT skills.
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field and ability to travel across the North East.

• Make a meaningful impact on gambling-related harm in communities.
• Lead innovative community campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Work in a supportive, values‑driven organisation committed to inclusion, quality, and impact.