Community Engagement Officer (East Midlands)
Live & Local Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026
- Part time
- £20k-£25k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Community Engagement Officer supports Live & Local's work across the East Midlands, helping communities access and participate in arts, cinema, and cultural activities. Working as part of the Engagement Team, the role focuses on building strong relationships with volunteers, community groups, local authorities, funders, and partner organisations.
The postholder will recruit and support volunteer-led community groups, helping them successfully plan and deliver local events. This includes providing advice on event programming, marketing, audience development, ticket pricing, and general event management. Regular communication with volunteers and attendance at community events are key aspects of the role.
The role also supports the development of new projects and initiatives by identifying opportunities for community engagement, partnerships, and funding. This includes organising networking events, supporting project delivery, and helping communities strengthen their local cultural offer.
In addition, the Community Engagement Officer maintains stakeholder relationships, prepares reports and evaluation information, contributes to communications and social media activity, and helps demonstrate the impact of Live & Local's work. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to supporting vibrant and sustainable community networks
Job Requirements
Demonstrable professional experience working in similar or related environments
Working with volunteers and voluntary organisations in a professional capacity
Presenting new ideas to people and public speaking
Experience managing a range of relationships with varied stakeholders
Experience of running & organising events
Geographical knowledge of the relevant areas
Ability to work as a remote employee with minimal supervision
Good interpersonal skills and friendly personality
Clear and confident written & verbal communication skills
Ability to provide clear feedback to colleagues
High standard of written and spoken communication skills and good numerical skills
Willingness to learn new skills and accept training
Prepared to work and travel throughout East Midlands for occasional unsociable hours (evening / weekend)
Full clean driving licence and access to a car
Access to secure, reliable and efficient broadband
Job Responsibilities
Recruit, engage and retain volunteer-led community groups across the East Midlands. Build strong relationships with local organisations, stakeholders, funders and local authorities, acting as a key point of contact for community engagement activities.
Provide guidance and practical support to volunteer promoters in planning and delivering arts and cinema events. Attend events where required to support volunteers, artists and audiences, ensuring a high-quality experience.
Contribute to the development and delivery of new projects and initiatives by conducting research, identifying partnership and funding opportunities, and supporting project implementation. Organise networking, showcase and development events that encourage collaboration and skills development within communities.
Maintain accurate records, databases, reports and evaluation information, contribute communications and social media activity, monitor outcomes, develop case studies, attend relevant arts events
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Community Engagement Officer (East Midlands)
- Salary: £20k-£25k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Events
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026
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Location:
East Midlands
How to Apply
Please visit the Jobs & Commissions Page on our website.
Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 21 August 2026
For Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply, click apply now link
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Davis (Engagement Manager) on [email protected]
- Contact name: Chris Davis
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Live & Local
Live & Local is a not-for-profit arts organisation working with a network of voluntary groups across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland and Leicestershire. We provide a range of support for arts activities that keep people in touch with their communities and enhance their quality of life.