Charity Engagement Officer
SME LOCAL CIC
The Charity Engagement Officer will help SME LOCAL CIC build and maintain meaningful relationships with charities and community organisations. The role will involve identifying potential partners, supporting engagement activities, promoting collaboration, and helping to create opportunities that benefit local communities and the people they serve.
The Charity Engagement Officer will help SME LOCAL CIC build and maintain meaningful relationships with charities and community organisations. The role will involve identifying potential partners, supporting engagement activities, promoting collaboration, and helping to create opportunities that benefit local communities and the people they serve. Key Responsibilities • Identify and research charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, and social enterprises that may benefit from working with SME LOCAL CIC. • Make initial contact with potential charity and community partners. • Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with partner organisations. • Support regular communication with charities and community organisations. • Identify opportunities for collaboration, joint initiatives, events, campaigns, and community projects. • Help connect charities with relevant businesses, volunteers, supporters, and other organisations. • Support the planning and delivery of charity and community engagement activities. • Assist with networking events, community initiatives, fundraising activities, workshops, and awareness campaigns where appropriate. • Help promote SME LOCAL CIC's charity engagement activities through appropriate communication channels. • Maintain accurate records of contacts, conversations, meetings, and engagement activity. • Provide updates on progress, opportunities, and challenges. • Gather feedback from charities and community partners. • Contribute ideas for improving SME LOCAL CIC's engagement and partnership approach.
Administration,Community work,Youth work
Admin, Organising & Planning, Initiative/Self Motivation, Time Management
Essential • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Enthusiasm for community and social impact work. • Ability to build positive relationships with different people and organisations. • Good organisational and time-management skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Professional, reliable, and positive approach. • Commitment to equality, inclusion, and respectful partnership working. Desirable • Experience working with charities, voluntary organisations, or community groups. • Experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, networking, or fundraising. • Knowledge of local community needs and organisations. • Experience using email, spreadsheets, social media, CRM systems, or other digital tools. • Experience organising events or community activities.
• Gain practical experience in charity engagement and partnership development. • Develop communication, networking, relationship-management, and organisational skills. • Build experience in the community and voluntary sector. • Develop a professional network. • Contribute to projects that support local communities and social impact. • Gain valuable experience that may support future employment, education, or career development. • Make a meaningful difference through collaboration and community engagement.
Flexible and to be agreed, based on availability and organisational needs
CR0
Flexible / Hybrid, with opportunities for remote and community-based engagement
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