Community Connect Foundation provides a wide range of services to the communities of Smethwick. The charity has secured funding to provide a service aiming to engage and capacity build with disadvantaged people, particularly minority ethnic communities living in the area.
Hours per week: 22.5
Salary: £24,360 Pro rata
Contract: 12 Months
The organisation is seeking a part-time experienced Community Engagement officer to develop and support capacity building activities with BAME communities particularly the Bangladeshi community residing in Smethwick.
The ideal candidate will be a good communicator and have substantial experience of working with hard-to-reach groups. You will have a good understanding of issues facing disadvantaged BAME communities and preferably be able to speak Bangla (desirable).
For an application pack please contact 0121 565 3311 or email info@ccfoundation.org.uk
If you would like further information about the role, contact Soyfur Rahman on the above number.
Applications close at 12.00 pm Monday, 6th June 2022.
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