Community Engagement Officer - Surrey County Council

Reference: SCC/TP/ /5889
Positions: 2
Salary: £34,660 - £36,943 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Closing date: 15 October 2026
Location: Merrow Complex, Merrow Lane, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7BQ

The starting salary for this full-time position is £34,660 per annum based on working 36-hours per week.

These positions are offered on a fixed-term basis until .

We are excited to be hiring two Community Engagement Officers to join our fantastic Countryside Team based at Merrow Depot, Guildford with regular travel across the county and between sites.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours) plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

We are looking for Community Engagement Officers to help drive both community and volunteer engagement, within our tree planting initiative for Surrey. We want to increase biodiversity and encourage volunteering and community participation from diverse groups, bringing our residents along on our journey towards achieving our targets.

As a Community Engagement Officer for tree planting within the Countryside team, you will be part of a pivotal element of the delivery of Surrey County Council's 1.2 million tree planting initiative and climate change agenda. The role forms a critical interface between Surrey County Council, the county Boroughs/Districts within, and a range of stakeholders including members of the public, schools and diverse community groups.

The team work flexibly through a mix of office, site and some home-based working. You will be regularly required to visit potential planting sites throughout the County and liaise with residents, community groups, volunteers and council members and attend engagement events.

Your key responsibilities as a Community Engagement Officer will include:

• Organising, coordinating and attending volunteer tree planting days and engagement events
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Surrey County Council
• Planning and attending site visits to support project delivery, volunteer activities, and aftercare, including monitoring tree establishment and liaising with local stakeholders
• Developing and delivering written and in-person communications to stakeholders, schools, and community groups on project progress, ensuring continued engagement, involvement, and support
• Identifying and contacting community groups to deliver tree planting and establishment projects
• Coordinating the delivery of aftercare by residents and tree planting volunteers
• Recruiting and briefing new and existing tree planting volunteers using a Volunteer Management System

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