Supported Employment Community Activator

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Job Reference SCC/TP/441431/6189

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 2 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Details: N/A Salary: £38,090 - £41,134 per annum Working Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshut Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate Closing Date: 01/11/2026 Job Category: Economic Growth and Development Directorate: PLACE Service: PLA - Economy & Growth

Job Introduction

The starting salary for this role is £38,090 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. The role is fixed term up until March 2029.

We are looking for two Community Activators to join the supported employment function in our Economy and Growth Team in Surrey County Council, helping to connect Surrey residents facing barriers to employment with life-changing support through our Connect to Work and WorkWell programmes.

This is a target-driven and community-focused role requiring substantial travel across Surrey. You will be expected to deliver tangible impacts from the local stakeholder relationships that you will establish. You will need to invest time building relationships with local organisations, voluntary and faith groups, health services and other referral partners with the primary aim of facilitating residents’ access to employment. You will also be expected to attend the office one day a week in Woodhatch Place, Reigate (usually Tuesday). The post reports directly into the Supported Employment Operations Manager and you will be expected to be fully integrated and work collaboratively across the Economy & Growth team of over 80 people.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• 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 dependants 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 Surrey residents

About Economy and Growth

The Economy and Growth team focuses on growing Surrey's economy, working as 'One Council' to create a sustainable economy and ensure no one is left behind. We provide strategic leadership and direct delivery of services in business support, innovation, skills and places for the benefit of Surrey's 110,000 businesses and 1.2 million residents.

We collaborate with partners and major employers including Amazon, Asahi, WWF-UK, Samsung and McLaren to champion and futureproof Surrey's leading regional economy, home to key strategic businesses contributing £50 billion annually to the UK economy.

We have a highly skilled workforce, respected educational and research institutions, and an enviable