--- title: "Community Engagement Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-768f18c7-87aa-481c-95d9-ec197c3a0de5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-768f18c7-87aa-481c-95d9-ec197c3a0de5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-768f18c7-87aa-481c-95d9-ec197c3a0de5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-768f18c7-87aa-481c-95d9-ec197c3a0de5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST" published: "2025-06-30" --- # Community Engagement Officer Buyer: ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-768f18c7-87aa-481c-95d9-ec197c3a0de5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-768f18c7-87aa-481c-95d9-ec197c3a0de5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-768f18c7-87aa-481c-95d9-ec197c3a0de5.json) ## Summary The ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST is currently in the tender stage for the position of Community Engagement Officer, based in St Osyth, Essex. This procurement falls under the industry category of public relations services as identified by CPV code 79416000. The open procedure allows interested parties to apply until the tender period ends on 17th July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 31st July 2025 and will conclude on 29th August 2026, contingent on future funding outcomes from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This fixed-term, part-time role is crucial for supporting the Trust's educational initiatives and community outreach efforts. Potential applicants can inquire and submit their applications via the provided contact details. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in community outreach and public relations, particularly those specialising in educational and community engagement services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suited to this tender, given its focus on enhancing local community interactions, particularly in areas with socioeconomic challenges. By engaging in this project, businesses can harness the potential for growth through increased visibility and the impact of working closely with local communities, thereby strengthening their portfolios within the public sector engagement arena. ## Notice Overview Working closely with the Education Manager, this role will support the St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust education and engagement ambitions. The successful candidate will provide day to day support to the Education Manager and assist in planning, supporting and delivering activities from the action plan - most importantly developing relationships and partnerships within local communities as part of The National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This role forms part of the wider Development team. The post holder will report to the Education Manager during the Development Phase. We anticipate the Activities & Community Engagement Officer working closely with the Activity Planner and Evaluation, Economic and Social Value Consultant in the Development Phase. Job Description Job Title: Activities & Community Engagement Officer (Part time, Fixed Term Contract to August 2026 when funding is paused whilst we await the decision on The National Lottery Heritage Fund application) Location: St Osyth Priory, Essex Reports To: Education Manager Job Purpose: This post will play a key role in assisting in the development, management and delivery of St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust's outreach to local communities. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust view this outreach to be of particular importance due to its proximity to Jaywick/ Clacton, the third most deprived town in the country; it is viewed as a priority to improve outreach and engagement to support these local communities. Pay: PS17,500 per annum dependent on experience Hours: Contract: 3 days per week (21 hours) Fixed Term until August 2026 Annual Leave: Notice Period 25 days per annum pro-rated plus Bank Holidays 3 months Conditions of Appointment: Satisfactory references and satisfactory DBS check. Following Delivery Phase submission to The National Lottery Heritage Fund there will be a pause on the project whilst the Trust await a decision. If successful, this post will recommence in RIBA Stage 4. Sites: Based at St Osyth, Essex; home working may be agreed. To apply, please read the attached job description pack. Send any clarifications and applications including CVs to tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110cda3e-0381-4926-a6dd-14bd45606c30 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST | | Locality | ST. OSYTH | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO16 8HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Tendring | | Electoral ward | St Osyth | | Westminster constituency | Clacton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2025 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110cda3e-0381-4926-a6dd-14bd45606c30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110cda3e-0381-4926-a6dd-14bd45606c30 30th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.prioryeducationcentre.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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