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Community Engagement Practitioner
Location: Eastleigh
Salary: £36,007 per annum (Band 5)
Posted: 45 minutes ago
Closing Date: 4 November 2026
About the Role
About Us
We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring Community Engagement Practitioner to join our Arts & Culture team at an exciting time of growth and change. This is a brand-new role, created to drive forward our participation, education and community engagement programmes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how communities engage with creativity across The Point, The Berry Theatre and our wider borough, helping us deliver ambitious projects that are inclusive, impactful and sustainable.
About The Role
As our Community Engagement Practitioner, you’ll lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of a diverse programme of activity, from youth theatre and artist-led workshops to community projects, schools’ engagement and creative learning opportunities. You’ll work closely with artists, schools, community groups and partners to ensure our programmes are welcoming, accessible and inspiring for everyone.
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You’ll play a key role in delivering activity supported by Arts Council England, helping us achieve our artistic ambitions whilst growing participation and strengthening community impact.
About You
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in arts participation, education or community engagement.
- Safeguarding training or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of arts participation and community engagement practice.
- Knowledge of Arts Council England principles and funded programme delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong commitment to inclusivity, access and safeguarding.
- Experience delivering arts participation or education programmes.
- Experience managing budgets and freelancers.
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
Benefits
- 25-28 days annual leave (dependant on local government continuous service)
- Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month (subject to operational requirements – pro rata for part time staff)
- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
- Excellent town centre working environment close to public transport links
- Discounted parking
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How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the next chapter of creativity, participation and community engagement at The Point and The Berry Theatre, apply today.
Together, we’ll create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, create and thrive through arts and culture.
To apply, please attach your CV along with a statement of how your skills and experience make you a great candidate for this job (max 1 page).
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Louisa Milburn by emailing louisa.milburn@eastleigh.gov.uk
Closing Date: 4 November 2026, 5PM
Interview Date: 12 November 2026
To apply for this job please visit jobs.eastleigh.gov.uk.
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