Enggement Officer

Engagement Officer (Children’s Services) Location: Nottingham Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 Pay Rate: £19.20 per hour Make a real difference to children and young people Are you passionate about ensuring children and young people have a voice in decisions that shape their lives? Do you thrive on building relationships, leading creative engagement, and driving meaningful change? We are recruiting on behalf of Local Authority in Nottingham for a Participation and Engagement Officer on a temporary basis through JT Recruit. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful work within Children’s Services. About the role In this role, you will lead on developing and delivering engagement activities that empower children, young people, and families to influence how services are designed and delivered. Working closely with internal teams and external partners—including schools, community organisations, and voluntary agencies—you will help ensure participation is inclusive, meaningful, and embedded across services. Key responsibilities * Plan and deliver engaging workshops, consultations, and focus groups * Support children and young people to take part in decision-making processes * Build positive relationships with families, partners, and stakeholders * Gather feedback to inform service improvements and outcomes * Promote best practice in participation and engagement across teams * Contribute to audits, reporting, and continuous service development * Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work About you You will bring: * Experience working with children, young people, and families * A strong understanding of participation and engagement practices * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Creativity and confidence in engaging diverse groups * Knowledge of safeguarding and children’s services * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities Essential: * NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) * Experience delivering engagement activities such as workshops or consultations * DBS check required Why apply? * Competitive hourly rate of £19.20 per hour * Standard working hours (09:00 – 17:00) * Opportunity to work within a respected local authority * Gain valuable experience in Children’s Services * Make a meaningful impact in a temporary role Apply today If you’re ready to use your skills to amplify the voices of children and young people, apply now through JT Recruit and make a real impact