Senior Community Engagement Officer – Blackpool GreenWave
Salary: £30,640 – £33,815
Full Time: 36.25 hours per week
Pattern of Work: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (includes 45 min unpaid lunch break). Flexible start and finish times to be agreed with line manager
Base: @TheGrange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW
Work Locations: Travel across Blackpool and occasional travel beyond as part of the Nature Towns and Cities network
Work Locations: Travel across Blackpool and occasional travel beyond as part of the Nature Towns and Cities network
Fixed Term Contract: Until June 2028 with potential extension, subject to available funding
Lead a Greener Future for Blackpool.
Are you driven by the power of people and passionate about transforming communities through nature? Join the Blackpool GreenWave Partnership and play a pivotal role in shaping a healthier, greener and more resilient town. As our Senior Community Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of a 10-year vision to reconnect Blackpool’s parks, coast, streets and green spaces—building a thriving natural network that benefits both wildlife and local residents.
In this exciting leadership role, you’ll design and launch a strategic volunteering programme that brings together residents, businesses, schools, charities and partner organisations. You’ll inspire action, forge meaningful partnerships, and empower people from all backgrounds to take ownership of their green spaces. With the support of a skilled conservation and ecology team—and working closely with Blackpool Council—you’ll be instrumental in driving community-led change that tackles health inequalities, restores biodiversity and strengthens climate resilience.
If you’re a dynamic, creative and collaborative leader who thrives on bringing people together and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Blackpool’s natural environment—and the lives of the communities who depend on it. You can find the full role description and person specification within the Recruitment Pack below.
This role requires a clear DBS check.
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Join our passionate team, and together, let’s make a difference.
Recruitment Pack
Senior Community Engagement Officer Recruitment Pack
How to Apply
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Closing date: 5pm Monday 12th January 2026
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