Community Engagement Lead

Salary:

£17,000 p/a

Closing:

Friday, 29 August 2025

Monday, 8 September 2025

Interview:

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and energetic individual to develop and adapt St Andrew's strong presence as a community resource for all at the heart of Rugby. You will be in sympathy with our Christian ethos and previous experience in the sector will be an advantage.

21 hours per week flexible £17,000 pa.

For an informal conversation about the post please contact office@rugbychurch.org.uk

Responsibilities

To work closely with a strong volunteer base
To identify community skills, assets, interests and needs, in the church community and in the work for the revival of the town centre
To facilitate community dialogue on issues relating to the needs and development of the community, with particular partnerships with borough governance and local businesses
To develop and maintain close links with other groups and agencies to optimize the use of our resources
To develop and maintain constructive contact with our current users
To secure positive media coverage, including social media, to ensure events are well attended
To manage the diary relating to any events taking place at the church, working with our Church administrator to ensure the smooth running of the church
To promote our Eco approach and facilitate our Eco group
To write bids for funding for activities within a church setting.

Person Specification

Essential:

Sympathy with the values of openness, care and compassion implicit in the ‘About Us’ section above
Previous experience in community development or the charity sector
Outstanding listening and communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work creatively and harmoniously with volunteers, community groups and any church users
Excellent administrative skills including close attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
Excellent computer skills including email, use of social media and Word
An ability to manage a database
Good all-round PR skills which will include press coverage and event management

Desirable:

An understanding of Asset Based Community Development
Experience of volunteering or working within the statutory sector
An understanding of working within a Church of England environment
Experience of marketing and publicity
An understanding of our Eco approach
A practical interest in one or more of the established St Andrew’s creative partnerships - music, visual arts, drama, eco-workshops
A current driving license and vehicle