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. This role involves: 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. The ideal candidate will have: 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. Why join the Charity? 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.