Job description
South Kilburn Trust is seeking a passionate Community Engagement Coordinator. This role involves recruiting and training local volunteers, conducting door-to-door outreach, organizing events that foster cohesion among South Kilburn’s 7,500+ diverse residents, and transforming community insights into action through partnerships with local organizations including the local council. The ideal candidate will be approachable, organized, and committed to social justice, with strong communication skills and experience motivating teams,supporting the community to actively take part in shaping the future of South Kilburn.
Reporting to: Community Engagement, Partnerships and Marketing Manager
Benefits: Pro-rata share of 25 days (FTE) annual leave and bank holidays. Company Pension Scheme. Flexible working*.
Location: Mostly in person in our South Kilburn office.
Expected Start Date: September 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose
The aim of this role is to enhance community relations, ensuring that residents are heard, supported and engaged in important change in South Kilburn. South Kilburn is home to more than 7,500 people, many of which have been impacted by long term regeneration. Involving residents in shaping their future is central to our purpose, whether by ensuring local assets and amenities work for them, or by influencing service delivery. This makes the Community Engagement Coordinator an exciting and important role within the team.
Main Tasks:

PARTNERSHIPS AND INFORMATION SHARING

• Seeking local opportunities; maintaining awareness of events and activities in around South Kilburn, working with volunteers to disseminate accurate information and signposting,
• Maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including locally based partner organisations, community groups, and Brent Council officers.
• Participating in and documenting internal and external community events and activities; contributing to a narrative of life and activity in South Kilburn and the work we do here at SKT.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrable ability to plan and manage own workload,
• Experience in leading and motivating teams,
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening,
• Persuasive, credible and determined,
• Can demonstrate initiative.

Please refer the Job description for details