Communications, Engagement and Partnership Officer

Description

This full–time permanent role has a starting salary of 41,585 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Communications, Engagement & Partnership Officer to join our team and play an essential role in raising the profile of partnership working within the Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) and it's work across Surrey.

The office base for this position is Woodhatch Place in Reigate, however the role is hybrid and predominantly remote, with occasional office working to attend in–person meetings.

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesAbout the Role

We are a small team with big plans, and this exciting role will help take forward our wider engagement and communication work, which includes co–producing and creating digital resources.

SSAB is a multiagency partnership that has representation from organisations that support adults who have care or support needs. The partnership contributes to the development and delivery of the Board's Strategic Plan, helping to deliver activities that promote adult safeguarding across the county.

As our Communications, Engagement & Partnership Officer you will support the development and delivery of the SSAB strategic priorities. A key element of this will be to build positive relationships with health, voluntary, community and faith organisations. Using your strong communication, networking and collaboration skills, you will support the development of the Board's communication strategy, co–producing resources and leading on the implementation of this with partners.

Within the role you will look to develop and produce various safeguarding resources using different mediums and digital platforms. This may be alongside colleagues from the wider partnership, or via engagement with co–production work through community groups. The role will include varied multi–agency working, from supporting board sub–groups and forums to be effective in meeting key objectives, to taking on specific projects that support the work of the board.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence:

Degree qualified, or substantial transferable experienceExcellent partnership working skills with ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with partners in statutory, voluntary and third sector organisationsAbility to communicate effectively in highly charged, complex or challenging situations to a wide range of audiences for different purposes and at different levels, including public speakingCompetent in the use of IT, using a range of digital software, such as Canva, to develop accessible resourcesGood problem solving and analytical skills with the capacity to devise and implement innovative solutionsProven ability to manage a range of projects through to completionWilling and able to travel around the county to meet the requirements of the roleApplication Questions

Please tell us your motivation for applying for this positionPlease provide an example of how you have been able to engage with people from a wide range of audiences at different levelsPlease describe a project where you had to collaborate with team members to achieve positive outcomesPlease give an example of how you have delivered a key message via different mediumsWhat steps would you take to ensure that all team members felt valued and includedThe job advert closes at 23:59 on 07.09.2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 22.09.2025.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

A Basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two–tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application formOur application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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