Job Description

The vacancy
Make a Difference in Your Community!
Are you passionate about bringing people together and supporting thriving communities? bpha is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Community Engagement Regeneration Officer to play a key role in the regeneration of Greyfriars, Bedford, and other development projects.
As Community Engagement Regeneration Officer you will be
Delivering community engagement for regeneration projects, with a focus on Greyfriars, Bedford.
Bringing people together to address important local issues and co-create regeneration proposals.
Engaging and consulting with residents, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Gathering and sharing community and stakeholder views to influence positive change.
Organising and representing bpha at public events, liaising with political stakeholders, local authorities, and partner agencies.
Supporting customers through the regeneration process, including helping with moves to new homes.
Maintaining accurate records of all engagement activity.
Working flexibly, including some evenings and weekends (with flexi-time arrangements).
What We're Looking For:
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Ability to build strong relationships and earn trust at all levels.
Creative approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
Good organisation, planning, and project management skills.
Experience in community engagement, regeneration, or social housing (desirable).
Ability to work with diverse communities, including those experiencing social or economic disadvantage.
Physically fit and able to meet the operational demands of the role.
Patience, perseverance, and a positive, motivated attitude.
Additional Information
This is a remote working position (home based), with regular travel to Greyfriars/and or the office or other locations - with a flexible approach where you can cover other areas
Must be able to drive and have the use of the car for work
Happy to work evenings and weekends if necessary to attend events and meetings.
Why Join Us?
At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do:
We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.
We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team.
We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.
Employee Benefits
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a paycheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer:
Cycle to Work Scheme
Retail Discounts
28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities
Private Health Care
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Pension Scheme
Are you ready to make a difference?
If you're ready to help shape the future of Bedford's communities and want to work for an organisation that values your contribution, we'd love to hear from you!
For an informal conversation please contact me to arrange an information conversation about the role.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate.
Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.
We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.
We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.
All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.
We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.
Our vision and values
To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.
We are ambitious
We are better together
We show empathy
We take responsibility
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.
That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.
Money & Time

• Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive pay
• Life assurance cover

Health & Wellbeing

• Private healthcare
• Mental Health First Aid
• Counselling service
• Eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs
• Wellbeing activities and events
• Free fruit and refreshments

Recognition

• Long service award
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Discretionary reward scheme

Lifestyle

• Annual volunteering day
• Social events, clubs and activities
• Breakout areas
• Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters

Development

• Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
• Workshops and training sessions for new skills
• A fresh and modern eLearning platform

Skills Required