Community Engagement Officer

Company: Focus Resourcing
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Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:

Resident Engagement Officer – 1 Year Fixed‑Term Contract

Resident Engagement Officer required for an initial 1 year FTC to lead on developing and delivering resident engagement. Working 37 hours a week, Monday – Friday, the salary is £34 434.

Candidates must have extremely confident communication skills and a passion to drive and deliver engagement with residents.

Responsibilities

  • Organise and coordinate resident engagement events and activities across general needs, sheltered and temporary accommodation housing stock
  • Lead initiatives to increase participation of a wide range of tenants and leaseholders in all engagement events and activities, liaising with internal and external partners to ensure value for money
  • Provide event support and advice to tenants and leaseholders, implementing a plan to ensure that ‘hard‑to‑reach’ groups are involved
  • Encourage and support residents to take an active role in reducing the carbon footprint through sustainability projects
  • Organise the production of promotional and publicity materials for resident engagement activities

Benefits

  • £34 434 per annum
  • State pension scheme

Requirements

  • Ability to use lifts, climb up to 15 floors of stairs, and not be afraid of heights
  • Knowledge of housing maintenance, housing law, welfare benefits, tenancy management is beneficial
  • Self‑motivated and proactive
  • Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and take a proactive approach to tasks

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Posted: June 1st, 2026