Community Engagement and Social Value Officer

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. Our size and reputation ensures that we work on the most exciting and varied range of projects, and can offer real opportunities for long term employment and career development.

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Engagement and Social Value Officer, based in either our Oxford, Cambridge or Lancaster office with options for hybrid working. Please note - our current work programme includes projects in the South - East, and officers will occasionally be required to travel for delivery in these locations.

About the role

Duties:

• In collaboration with the manager, work with community stakeholders, internal colleagues (including joint venture colleagues), clients and funders, to develop community engagement and social value programmes that deliver meaningful impacts for local communities.
• Lead delivery of imaginative and innovative engagement projects with diverse communities and audiences.
• Evaluate and report on community engagement and social value projects, using qualitative and quantitative data, for internal and external audiences (including clients, industry peers, community members etc).
• Support and empower regional staff to build and develop engagement skills.
• Internally and externally advocate for the potential of archaeology to address contemporary challenges and deliver meaningful public impacts for new and existing audiences.

Skills

Essential:

• Imaginative and creative approach to community engagement, excited to explore new practices and approaches.
• Clear communicator, able to adapt tone and vocabulary in verbal and written communication for different audiences.
• Effective collaborator, able to work closely with colleagues with different specialisms.
• Analytic, able to identify strengths and areas for improvement in group and individual work.
• Commitment to embedding inclusion, accessibility, and diversity throughout your group and individual work.
• Passion and enthusiasm for heritage/archaeology and its potential to deliver public benefit.

Experience (may include professional, voluntary or lived experience)

Essential:

• Engaging diverse communities and stakeholders in heritage/archaeology.
• Delivering projects, including acquiring and managing resources, progress tracking, financial awareness and logistics.
• Developing and designing engagement projects/sessions with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Useful:

• Evaluating and reporting on community engagement and social value projects, using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Supporting colleagues to develop and practice new skills and expertise.
• Supervising other people (colleagues, volunteers or others) in public - facing settings.
• Navigating the UK's commercial and charitable archaeological sector. 

 An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this role.

For employee benefits and details on how to apply, please use this link: Community Engagement and Social Value Officer | Oxford Archaeology

Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 22nd May 2024. Interview dates to be confirmed.

Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications are judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality (other than where work permits may be required), or ethnicity. You must meet the requirements to live and work in the UK by UK Visas and Immigration. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

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