Brinton Park Community Engagement Officer

We're looking for an enthusiastic Community Engagement Officer to help bring the project to life. Working with local communities, partners, volunteers and contractors, you'll lead the delivery of an inspiring programme of activities that encourages people of all ages to get involved with the park. You will

• Develop volunteering opportunities that make a real difference.
• Organise and promote events and community activities.
• Organise and help to deliver educational, heritage, conservation and recreational activities.
• Encourage more people to discover and enjoy Brinton Park.
• Monitor and evaluate the project's impact as part of the grant funding commitments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has plenty of initiative and wants to leave a legacy for Wyre Forest. If you're ready to help write the next chapter in Brinton Park's story, we'd love to hear from you.
• Interview dates 4 & 5 August 2026
• Part time, job share and secondments will be considered.
• The role requires flexibility, including occasional evening meetings and weekend working to support events and community activities.
• You will be required to provide a suitable vehicle for this post.
• Fixed term until 31December 2027
We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application. While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills, and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we're most interested in!

Help Shape the Future of One of Kidderminster's Best-Loved Parks Do you want a job where you can see the difference you make every day? Are you passionate about bringing communities together, protecting local heritage and creating opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors? This is your chance to play a key role in the transformation of Brinton Park. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund, Wyre Forest District Council is delivering an exciting programme to restore and enhance Brinton Park, creating a vibrant, welcoming and sustainable destination for local people and visitors alike., Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC.

We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options. We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:
• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit