Participation and Engagement Officer

Participation and Engagement Officer Employer: Nottingham City Council Location: Nottingham, hybrid working Salary: £32,597 - £35,412 per annum Closing date: 20 Sep 2026 Job Sector: Young People, Early Help, Quality assurance / practice development Job Role: Alternative Social Care Role Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Area: Children & Families Organisation Type: Local Authority Workplace: Hybrid You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.

Send job Job Details Participation and Engagement Officer Hybrid Working Full-Time 37 hours a week Salary: £32,597 - £35,412 Permanent Are you passionate about ensuring children and young people have a genuine voice in shaping the services that affect their lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Participation and Engagement Officer to champion the involvement of children, young people and families across Children's Services.

In this rewarding role, you will lead and support engagement activities that empower children and young people to share their experiences, influence decision-making and contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of services. Working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, schools, communities and families, you will develop creative and inclusive approaches that ensure diverse voices are heard, particularly those of vulnerable and underrepresented groups.

You will play a key role in embedding a culture of participation across Children's Services, helping to ensure that services are responsive, child-centred and informed by the views and lived experiences of children and young people. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong engagement and relationship-building skills, experience of working with children and young people, and a passion for improving outcomes through meaningful participation.

Join us and help shape the future of Children's Services in Nottingham. We are investing in our workforce and creating exciting opportunities for skilled, ambitious professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children and families. You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous learning, innovation and excellent practice. Together, we're building services where children can thrive and colleagues can develop rewarding careers.

Important : Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of right to work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements. Working for Nottingham City Council Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of award-winning benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave, and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include: A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution Flexible hybrid working A strong focus on wellbeing Opportunities for professional development and career progression In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens.

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