Community Engagement Officer

Job Description

Location: Agile, Base South Shields MillbankHours/Contract: Full-time, PermanentWorking for #TeamNPOur purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give youthe support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to beat your best.Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.We’ve got a fantastic opportunity for a Community Engagement Officer to join our Southern Area Command. The role of the Community Engagement Officer seeks to provide reassurance and enhance community relations, by engaging with community groups, buildingtrust and confidence and developing positive relationships, thereby gathering intelligence, identifying emerging trends and resolving issues in respect of victims, locations and offenders to develop sustainable solutions for community issues and underrepresentedgroups.What will I be doingYou will be travelling through Southern Area Command attending a wide range of community groups and organisations, delivering presentations on subjects such as Hate Crime and Serious Youth Violence. The role also involves establishing links with and visitingcommunity organisations and external agencies to promote partnership working and address local issues. You’ll be reviewing, monitoring, and recording incidents of hate crime, and monitoring community tensions.This is an important role where you can make a very real, visible difference to the public and individuals that you meet.What essential skills will I need• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written• Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to balance a busy workload• Good administrative skills, you’ll need to be competent using basic IT programmes• Experience of delivering presentations• The ability to take initiative and have a proactive approach - finding solutions effectively• You’ll be comfortable working both in a team and independentlyWhat we offer• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave• Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)• Agile working - option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution• Corporate travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro discounts• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.• Access to gyms in some stations• Sports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel• Cycle to work schemeYou’ll also need to work with a high level of integrity and professionalism. The role is classed as Agile Across Station, so whilst B1 Millbank is your base, you will be expected to work across all locations in the area command, regularly linking in withlocal NPT teams in their sectors.Vetting level: Recruitment Vetting (RV)Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts. For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition TeamAll staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancyand maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.Terms of appointmentThis is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6 month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externallyWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Keyskills :
Communication Skills Organisational Skills Presentation Skills