Engagement & Skills Project
The Engagement & Skills project, led by Chloe Johnstone (Engagement & Skills Manager), is delivering 12-months of intensive and localised digital
inclusion and capability support for Kent residents and businesses, supported by six Engagement Officers with oversight of two Kent borough and districts each.
Our Engagement Officers are recruiting, onboarding and retaining volunteer community digital champions, as part of the Digital Champion Network. Our Engagement Officers are also there to be a resource to support you, your organisation or businesses to understand digital inclusion and capability, promote and signpost to the projects and schemes being delivered and upskill, raise awareness and motivate the community to be digitally included.
Our Engagement Officers cover the entire county of Kent (excluding Medway).
"I am the Engagement Officer covering Tonbridge & Malling and leading county-wide on reintegration and reinclusion of offenders and ex-offenders. I joined Kent County Council nearly 7 years ago working with Children & Young People in a variety of different roles. I am really excited to be part of the Digital Kent team. I am passionate about making a difference and hope to bring positive change within Kent in this new and exciting role. I hope to be able to use my digital skills and experiences from working with Children, Young People and their Families, to support the residents in Kent to become more digitally inclusive and reduce digital poverty."
You can get in touch with Brooke, your local Engagement Officer by either emailing Brooke.Ardley@kent.gov.uk or booking an virtual appointment (Microsoft Teams) using the button below.
"I am the Engagement Officer for Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks. I’m very excited to be working in the Digital Kent (Inclusion and Capability) team. I have lived in Kent my whole life and worked within Kent County Council since leaving school. My previous role was within the broadband team. I have extensive experience and knowledge within this field and more widely with digital skills. I am eager to help Kent residents become more digitally included and gain digital skills which will have a positive lasting impact."
You can get in touch with Jake, your local Engagement Officer by either emailing Jake.Huggett@kent.gov.uk or booking an virtual appointment (Microsoft Teams) using the button below.
"I am thrilled to be part of the Digital Kent (Inclusion and Capability) team as an Engagement Officer covering Canterbury, Swale and Thanet districts.
"I have lived in Kent for most of my life and I have a strong customer service and IT background. I am excited to get out into the local community and use my skills to help make a positive impact to support Kent residents into becoming more digitally included."
You can get in touch Sophie, your local Engagement Officer by either emailing Sophie.Mackenzie@kent.gov.uk or booking an virtual appointment (Microsoft Teams) using the button below.
"I am absolutely delighted to be serving the people of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells as an Engagement Officer for Digital Kent (Inclusion and Capability) team. My heart has always been for people and ensuring that all have access to equal opportunities in life. This is what makes me passionate about my job with Kent County Council.
I moved to the United Kingdom in 2019, I enjoyed a fruitful and heart-warming period as an Operations Manager in a local charity. This really highlighted my passion to help all those who need extra support due to different circumstances. That brings me to right now, where I have the honour of working in Kent County Council where we will be putting our best foot forward to make a real and tangible difference in the communities we serve."
You can get in touch with Chris, your local Engagement Officer by either emailing Chrisopher.Reddy@kent.gov.uk or booking an virtual appointment (Microsoft Teams) using the button below.
"I am excited to be part of the Digital Kent (Inclusion and Capability) team as an Engagement Officer, covering Ashford, Dover and Folkestone & Hythe. I have lived and worked in Kent most of my life and my career has always been in Customer Services. My most recent role as Deputy Registrar of births and deaths in Libraries Registrations and Archives, especially in the last 18 months, has helped me develop greater adaptability to change and find creative ways to communicate, collaborate and innovate. My hope is to use my experience and skills to do my part in helping Kent become more digitally inclusive and reduce digital poverty within our communities."
You can get in touch with Doris, your local Engagement Officer by either emailing Doris.Shaba-Jeffries@kent.gov.uk or booking an virtual appointment (Microsoft Teams) using the button below.
"I am pleased to be part of the Digital Kent (Inclusion and Capability) Team, and look forward to connecting with the volunteers of the Digital Champions Network in this role. I have been a Kent resident for over 20 years and lived in Hythe during this time. My background is in professional services management within the Higher Education sector, most recently as Director of Student Recruitment, Admissions and Marketing for the University of Kent. I am pleased to be involved in such an exciting project which has the potential to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of many residents across Kent."
You can get in touch with Steven, your local Engagement Officer by either emailing Steven.Holdcroft@kent.gov.uk or booking an virtual appointment (Microsoft Teams) using the button below.
