Engagement Officer

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Locality Impact directorate and focus on Engagement in their area.

Position: S11308 Engagement Officer

Location: Home-based East of England, specific focus Essex. However, extensive and frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings).

Salary: Circa £11,500 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)

Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days), cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, flexible working options.

Closing Date: 31st August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Interview Date: TBC, via video conferencing. Please inform us of any challenges when applying.

The Role

Reporting to the Engagement Lead, the Engagement Officer will collaborate with colleagues across the locality to deliver engagement activities. Key responsibilities include:

1. Planning, facilitating, and evaluating the online Stroke Information Programme.
2. Identifying, building, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
3. Developing peer support and self-sustaining stroke communities in the locality.
4. Supporting volunteers and people with Lived Experience.
5. Supporting delivery of Engagement and Service projects in Essex.

About You

You will have experience or understanding of:

1. Involvement and developing support using Co-Production.
2. Community Development.
3. Online Facilitation.
4. Recruiting, managing, and developing volunteers.
5. Working in partnership with voluntary, health, and social care organizations.
6. Supporting groups and developing networks.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical area. Candidates must demonstrate how they can meet this requirement. You must be a UK resident and have the right to work in the UK.

When applying, please submit your CV (including current address) and a supporting statement (max two pages) explaining how you meet the person specification and what skills and experience you bring.

About the Organisation

The charity provides lifelong support for stroke survivors and their families through support services, funding research, and campaigning for better care. They value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented communities, including those affected by stroke, people of colour, LGBT+ members, and disabled individuals.

The organisation is a Disability Confident employer, focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments, and access to work. They offer staff networks and are committed to ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts. For questions or access needs, contact the organisation for support during recruitment.

Note: This vacancy is advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.