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Community Engagement Coordinator (Ref: 0137ZN)

The closing date is 13 April 2026

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Job summary

All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026

Main duties of the job

As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will establish and maintain a strong network of local partner agencies to support and enhance the delivery of community engagement and volunteering initiatives. You will identify and develop a range of suitable volunteer placements, both internally and externally and provide ongoing support to volunteers, Recovery Champions, peer mentors, and students through regular supervision and guidance. Working closely with internal directorates, you will also contribute to corporate volunteering opportunities and the development of consistent training, structures, and review processes. A key part of this role involves supporting and leading local partnerships and projects, including social enterprise initiatives. You will oversee social investment processes, ensuring effective administration, monitoring and reporting in line with organisational and funder requirements. You will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, innovative and high-quality services, while also contributing to the development of systems, tools, processes and training packages to support community engagement. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term contract, until March 2027. As a Community Engagement Coordinator, we offer a starting salary of £27,500, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £32,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recru

About us

All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,500 to £27,500 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1774991174-L31QJ

Job locations

stoke

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 Join our team as a Community Engagement Coordinator - Job Description/Person Specification As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here. WithYou Stoke is a friendly, community-focused service supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use across Stoke-on-Trent. The team is passionate about empowering individuals to make positive changes, improve their wellbeing and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Working in partnership with local services, WithYou Stoke offers non-judgemental, person-centred support in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Find out more about the service here. Job Opportunity As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will establish and maintain a strong network of local partner agencies to support and enhance the delivery of community engagement and volunteering initiatives. You will identify and develop a range of suitable volunteer placements, both internally and externally and provide ongoing support to volunteers, Recovery Champions, peer mentors, and students through regular supervision and guidance. Working closely with internal directorates, you will also contribute to corporate volunteering opportunities and the development of consistent training, structures, and review processes. A key part of this role involves supporting and leading local partnerships and projects, including social enterprise initiatives. You will oversee social investment processes, ensuring effective administration, monitoring and reporting in line with organisational and funder requirements. You will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, innovative and high-quality services, while also contributing to the development of systems, tools, processes and training packages to support community engagement. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term contract, until March 2027. As a Community Engagement Coordinator, we offer a starting salary of £27,500, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £32,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Essential Skills We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:

  • Volunteer Management qualification (or a commitment to completing this within 18 months)
  • A successful track record of responsibility and development of others
  • An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers
  • The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Good written and oral communication skills and confidence when using IT
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application. Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    About the Role All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 Join our team as a Community Engagement Coordinator - Job Description/Person Specification As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here. WithYou Stoke is a friendly, community-focused service supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use across Stoke-on-Trent. The team is passionate about empowering individuals to make positive changes, improve their wellbeing and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Working in partnership with local services, WithYou Stoke offers non-judgemental, person-centred support in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Find out more about the service here. Job Opportunity As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will establish and maintain a strong network of local partner agencies to support and enhance the delivery of community engagement and volunteering initiatives. You will identify and develop a range of suitable volunteer placements, both internally and externally and provide ongoing support to volunteers, Recovery Champions, peer mentors, and students through regular supervision and guidance. Working closely with internal directorates, you will also contribute to corporate volunteering opportunities and the development of consistent training, structures, and review processes. A key part of this role involves supporting and leading local partnerships and projects, including social enterprise initiatives. You will oversee social investment processes, ensuring effective administration, monitoring and reporting in line with organisational and funder requirements. You will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, innovative and high-quality services, while also contributing to the development of systems, tools, processes and training packages to support community engagement. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term contract, until March 2027. As a Community Engagement Coordinator, we offer a starting salary of £27,500, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £32,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Essential Skills We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:

  • Volunteer Management qualification (or a commitment to completing this within 18 months)
  • A successful track record of responsibility and development of others
  • An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers
  • The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Good written and oral communication skills and confidence when using IT
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Please review our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application. Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Volunteer Management qualification (or a commitment to completing this within 18 months)
    • A successful track record of responsibility and development of others
    • An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers
    • The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
    • Good written and oral communication skills and confidence when using IT

    Experience

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Volunteer Management qualification (or a commitment to completing this within 18 months)
    • A successful track record of responsibility and development of others
    • An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers
    • The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
    • Good written and oral communication skills and confidence when using IT
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Volunteer Management qualification (or a commitment to completing this within 18 months)
    • A successful track record of responsibility and development of others
    • An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers
    • The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
    • Good written and oral communication skills and confidence when using IT

    Experience

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Volunteer Management qualification (or a commitment to completing this within 18 months)
    • A successful track record of responsibility and development of others
    • An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers
    • The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
    • Good written and oral communication skills and confidence when using IT

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    stoke

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    stoke

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    02 April 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £27,500 to £27,500 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    12 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1774991174-L31QJ

    Job locations

    stoke

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


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