The CPO has the authority to initiate dialogues in accordance with the Trust’s strategic and tactical objectives and as communicated by the directors and Branch Chairs.

• Setting up engagement activities with schools, uniform groups and local charities to understand their needs and translate that into partnership activities with the branches and sites.
• Working to engage with Parish Councillors, area boards and Officers in the specified areas, to make and keep them fully aware of the Trust’s objectives and the ongoing assistance needed from such bodies for the achievement of public benefits in education, wellbeing and leisure.
• Preparing and circulating monthly project progress reports for the Branch Chair in accordance with the Trust’s reporting standards.
• Attending the monthly Branch meeting to report on the status of Community engagement and partnering projects being managed by the CPO.
• Maintaining good relations with CPOs in other branches of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and attending any cross-Trust meetings to coordinate best proactive and knowledge sharing.
• Keeping volunteer members informed about projects by means of the electronic communications tools available to all Branches from the Executive.

Interfaces with

The CPO will need to interface with the following in the course of his/her duties:

Internal:

• The Branch Chair
• Directors
• Other CPOs
• Community engagement taskforce or other trust meetings as required

External:

• Schools, uniform groups and local charities
• Parish councils and area boards