About this opportunity
At Children With Voices, community is everything. We have been walking alongside Hackney families for more than 25 years, and we are looking for someone who shares that deep commitment to people.
As our Community Engagement Officer, you will help us reach more families, build relationships with local organisations and make sure people who need us know we are here.
This is a face-to-face, relationship-centred role for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and community.
What you’ll be doing
- Build and maintain relationships with families, local groups, schools and community spaces.
- Represent Children With Voices at community events, outreach sessions and local meetings.
- Identify and connect with families who may benefit from our programmes.
- Help signpost families towards appropriate services and support.
- Assist with the coordination and promotion of community events.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on community needs and feedback.
- Help grow our volunteer and supporter network through outreach and word of mouth.
What you’ll bring
Essential
- A warm and approachable manner with a genuine love for community.
- Strong verbal communication and active listening.
- The ability to connect sensitively with people from different backgrounds.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- An understanding of safeguarding principles.
Helpful but not essential
- Experience in community development, outreach or social work.
- Knowledge of Hackney or East London communities.
- The ability to communicate in an additional language.
- Experience supporting families, children or vulnerable adults.
What you’ll gain
- Direct experience in grassroots community engagement.
- A professional reference from our leadership team.
- The opportunity to build relationships that create positive change.
- Exposure to community services and organisations across Hackney.
- Experience in outreach, inclusion and social action.