Communications officer Work, Jobs in Bedford (with Salaries)

Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer
MK Act —Milton Keynes
- £13,999 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Sick pay
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Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer
Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer Bedford —Bedford
- £13.85 an hour
- Overtime
- Driving
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Early Help Housing Options Officer
Bedford Borough Council —Bedford
- £35,412 - £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- English
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Deputy Data Protection Officer
The Bedford College Group —Bedford
- £30,915 - £41,085 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
7d
Clinical Administration and Coordination Officer
Mega Nursing and Care —Bedford
- £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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EHC Assessment and Review Officer
Milton-Keynes-Council —Milton Keynes
- £32,061 - £36,363 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
3d
Engagement and Outreach Officer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Bedford
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Weekend availability
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Chief Executive Officer
Link to Change —Bedford
- £45,500 - £47,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
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BID Host/Community Engagement & Business Outreach Officer
Northampton Town Centre Ltd Business Improvement District (BID) —Northampton
- £26,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Communication and Engagement Assistant
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue —Huntingdon
- £31,537 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Travel
- IT
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Project Support Officer
Milton-Keynes-Council —Milton Keynes
- £32,061 - £36,363 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Associate Student Engagement Officer
The Bedford College Group —Bedford
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- English
- Administrative experience
- IT
7d
Marketing Communications Officer
Meridian Trust —Huntingdon
- From £32,061 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Data Protection Officer
The Bedford College Group —Bedford
- £41,086 - £47,971 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
7d
Senior Sample Reception Officer
Tetra Tech —Bedford
- Full-time
- Management
- Laboratory experience
- Leadership
11d
Attendance Officer
Ernulf Academy —St. Neots
- £31,022 - £33,143 a year
- English
- Continuous improvement
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Ethical Trade Officer
AMFresh —Alconbury
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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Environmental Support & Enforcement Officer
Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited —Milton Keynes
- £13.85 an hour
- Overtime
- Driving
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Training & Development Officer
Banana Moon Day Nurseries —Milton Keynes
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £42,839 - £47,181 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
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Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer

MK Act
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Part-time
£13,999 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Sick pay

Qualifications

Management
Event planning
Staff training
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: MK ACT Refuge Office

Hours: 20 hours per week

Salary: £13,999 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: CEO

Direct reports: Volunteers

The Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer is responsible for recruiting, supporting, and developing volunteers, as well as strengthening MK-Act’s community connections. This role ensures that volunteers feel valued, the organisation is well-represented across Milton Keynes, and the community is inspired to engage through partnerships, fundraising, and advocacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Coordination

Act as the main point of contact for volunteers, ambassadors, and community supporters.
Recruit, induct, and train new volunteers, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and rewarding experience.
Provide ongoing support, supervision, and recognition for volunteers, including survivor volunteers.
Match volunteers to roles that fit their skills and interests.
Maintain accurate volunteer records, databases, and schedules.
Develop volunteer management resources, policies, and best practice processes.
Deliver volunteer training (e.g., safeguarding, confidentiality, MK-Act services).
Manage and support MK-Act ambassador activities.
Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Officer to coordinate receipt, organisation, recording and distribution of in-kind donations, ensuring accurate documentation and effective stock management.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals, businesses and community partners who provide in-kind donations, ensuring timely acknowledgement and appropriate stewardship to encourage ongoing support and engagement.

Community Engagement

Build relationships with community partners, schools, businesses, faith groups, and civic leaders.
Represent MK-Act at local events, fairs, and meetings.
Deliver outreach activities to raise awareness of domestic abuse and MK-Act’s services.
Coordinate MK-Act-led events, awareness days, and fundraising initiatives.
Organise event logistics and maintain donation records.
Oversee the Milton Keynes network of Domestic Abuse (DA) Champions, working with individuals, agencies and companies to strengthen the local response for those experiencing domestic abuse.

Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor volunteer recruitment, retention, participation, and satisfaction.
Collect and report data on volunteer and community engagement.
Produce impact reports for trustees and senior management.
Evaluate community engagement activities to inform future planning.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Ensure volunteers receive safeguarding and confidentiality training.
Escalate safeguarding disclosures in line with policy.
Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Volunteer recruitment, support, or coordination.
Community engagement, outreach, or partnership building.
Volunteer management best practice.
Safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.
Community development and engagement principles.
Volunteer management best practice.
Safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.
Community development and engagement principles.
Excellent written/verbal communication.
Strong organisational and people management skills.
IT/database competence.
Passionate about supporting volunteers and community connections.
Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible.

Desirable

Charity/voluntary sector (desirable).
Ability to build relationships across diverse communities.
Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Closing date: 27 July 2026, 12pm

Our Mission

MK-ACT is an independent charitable organisation that works to protect adults and children from domestic (and sexual) violence and abuse by providing a range of high quality support services, including places of refuge for women and children who have experienced or are at risk of DA, and working to empower and encourage survivors to rebuild their lives, free from violence and abuse.

Our primary purpose is to address domestic abuse as experienced by those of all genders through our activities and services. In acknowledgement of the gendered nature of domestic abuse, our focus is on women and child survivors of domestic abuse.

Our Aims

To provide a range of high quality and effective support services for adults and their children who have experienced, or are at risk from, domestic (and sexual) violence or abuse.

To ensure equality of access to relevant services provided by MKACT.

To promote cohesive inter-agency working and strengthening partnership working to develop strategies that will enhance the safety of and improve services for survivors and their children.

To enhance social justice by raising awareness and supporting campaigns for better laws, policies and services designed actively to prevent domestic and sexual violence, and/or to mitigate the impact of such experience.

To monitor standards and continually strive to improve our services.

“The quality of our service is only ever as strong as the team behind it. By investing in team development and building trust within our organisation, we ensure that every individual we support receives the care, dignity, and professionalism they deserve.” - Sue Burke, CEO

Our Values

Dignity and Respect: We respect the human rights and dignity of each individual using our services, ensuring our work is informed by their testimony and places the highest priority on their safety.
Empowerment: We are committed to providing user-centred services that address clients' needs and aspirations and contribute to their empowerment to determine their own and their children's lives.
High Quality: We are committed to delivering high quality and effective services based on the principles of informed decision-making and supported autonomy for clients, and mutual aid.
Cooperation and Collaboration: We value co-operation and collaboration in partnerships with other agencies that enable us to deliver positive outcomes for survivors and their children.
Diversity: We value the diverse contributions of all our staff, volunteers and stakeholders towards the achievement of our aims.

Our Benefits:

Pension & Contribution
Development opportunities
25 Days holiday
Training opportunities
Regular 121 and clinical supervision
Sick pay
Free eye tests
Supportive work environment
Wellbeing strategy and monthly activities
Staff socials
Your birthday off to celebrate!

Taking the next step in your application...

MK Act is an equal opportunities employer committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures and regulations and an enhanced DBS check and is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality act 2010.

Please complete the official application form using the link below. Applications submitted without the form will not be considered.

Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/253233664598063

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13,999.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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