3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The Communications & Engagement Officer will play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering community engagement activities across Thurrock. The role supports neighbourhood‑based projects by working closely with residents, community groups, partner organisations, and internal council services to strengthen participation, ensure inclusive engagement, and help shape local services and improvements.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Support the development and delivery of resident communications and engagement plans for neighbourhood projects.
  
• Build and maintain positive, trusted relationships with residents, community groups, voluntary sector organisations, and local stakeholders.
  
• Develop clear, accessible, and engaging content for a range of channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, campaigns, and printed materials.
  
• Coordinate consultations, surveys, and public engagement events to encourage participation and ensure community insight informs decision‑making.
  
• Lead the planning, promotion, and delivery of community engagement events and outreach activities, including logistics, content development, and stakeholder liaison.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience of community engagement, communications, or public consultation work.
  
• Experience working with residents, community groups, and external partners.
  
• Experience producing content for a range of communication channels.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant qualification in Communications, Community Development, Public Engagement, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
  

Additional information to note

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
  
• New Road, Grays, Essex, RM176SL, United Kingdom
  
• Work pattern - Up to 4 days in the office or wider community, 1 day remote
  
• This role requires some flexibility to enable community outreach
  
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.
  

The role closes on 5^th May 2026, apply ASAP.