The Vacancy

? Job Title: Community Engagement Officer

Make a Real Difference Through Community Engagement

At Inspire, we believe in wellbeing, ability and recovery. As a Community Engagement Officer, you’ll be a vital part of our Insight, Engagement and Innovation team, helping amplify the voices of those we support and bringing our community engagement strategy to life across the island of Ireland.

If you’re passionate about social inclusion, empowerment, and co-production and you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, values-led environment, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

You’ll support service user involvement and volunteer engagement across Inspire services by:

• Building strong, lasting relationships with people who use our services and our wider communities
• Supporting and empowering people with lived experience to get involved and share their views
• Helping coordinate regular meetings, communications, events and volunteer activity
• Capturing impact data (quantitative and qualitative) and sharing best practices across the organisation
• Organising creative, inclusive community events and supporting our Insight & Engagement team

What You’ll Bring

• A third-level qualification (or equivalent), or 5 years’ relevant experience in social care, community development or a similar field
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent inclusive communication skills, with the ability to engage individuals with a range of communication styles and capacities
• Strong organisational skills, creativity and initiative
• Proven experience supporting and empowering people using co-production and relationship-building approaches
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (Business Insurance required)

What We Offer

? A rewarding, purpose-led role

?? 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

?? Cycle-to-Work Scheme

?? Ongoing learning, development, and career progression

?? Inclusive wellbeing initiatives

?? Recognition of service milestones

?? Flexible working opportunities

?? Opportunities to collaborate with inspiring people with lived experience

?? A workplace where diversity is celebrated and your voice matters

?? Join Us

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and selection based on merit. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, valuing diversity and ensuring a supportive workplace culture.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based

Following the interviews, a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.

This post is subject to an enhanced AccessNI check

Our Organisation

Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.

We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.

Our Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Shopping Discounts
Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
Death in Service Benefit
Occupational Sick Pay

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