In Praise Of

Wednesday 5th of February 2025

I want to talk about two things, first is the first National Engagement Professionals Conference in Nottingham on 18th March. Its going to be a one stop shop for all you need to know if you’re an engagement staff member. We will have experts there on regulation, scrutiny, social media, and all things in-between. If you’re not booked on, please try and make it. You really can’t afford to miss it, the link to book is below. 

The second is equally important and if you’re an engagement professional well its about you. I have the tricky post lunchtime plenary slot, and I need your help.

I Want To Praise You!

My presentation is a little bit different I’m going to sing the praises of that shy and retiring animal of the engagement professional. Whether you work for a Housing Association, a Local Authority, or a Contractor, lets face it you don’t get the recognition you deserve. You spend so much time raising people up and empowering communities that you wouldn’t even think to talk about how special you are. 

(Have I done enough ego massaging yet?)

I want to hear your stories. 

•    What makes you proud to be an engagement officer? 
•    What’s your most embarrassing moment. 
•    What is your most inspiring moment? 
•    What message would you give to the housing sector.

Please email me your stories to caritas.charles@tpas.org.uk and if you’re coming to Nottingham and feeling brave, let me know if you will be prepared for me to get you to share it yourself. Don’t worry if you don’t, as I will.

Thanks, and see you in Nottingham!

You can book onto the event here.

Caritas Charles
Senior Policy, Innovation and Insight Manager
 

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