Outreach and Engagement Officer

Are you an experienced community engagement professional with a passion for inclusion, culture and identity?

We are delighted to be partnering with the Office of Inclusion and Cultural Expression (OICE) to recruit an Outreach and Engagement Officer, offering the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening community relationships, delivering high-profile events and advancing OICE's mission and impact.

The role:

• Engage proactively with diverse communities, acting as a key point of contact and representative
• Build strong relationships to promote organisational objectives and visibility
• Lead planning and delivery of executive-led events, managing logistics and follow-up
• Identify and secure resources required for inclusive and accessible events
• Support the development and implementation of a community-focused small grants scheme
• Gather and analyse stakeholder feedback to inform corporate planning
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and foster effective community partnerships

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in community engagement and event planning
• Strong understanding of local community dynamics and representation
• Ability to work independently with initiative and minimal supervision
• Demonstrable commitment to culture and identity principles

What's in it for you?:

• Staff Officer Grade salary
• Opportunity to join a newly established NDPB at a formative stage
• Meaningful and impactful development work
• Supportive public sector working environment
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Potential longevity
• Immediate start

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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