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Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Engagement Officer – North of England in order to lead and develop engagement across the North of England. This role focuses on building strong relationships with parishes, schools, and community groups, helping to raise awareness, inspire support, and grow a network of volunteers and donors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a programme of engagement with parishes and schools
- Build and maintain relationships with clergy, parish communities, and Catholic organisations
- Support and grow fundraising initiatives, including a major annual appeal
- Recruit, train, and support a network of volunteer parish contacts
- Organise and deliver community events, services, and outreach activities
- Promote awareness through talks, visits, and partnerships across the region
About You
You will be an excellent communicator with experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, or supporter development. You should be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and able to manage your own workload effectively.
Essential:
- Experience in community engagement or similar roles
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Experience working with community groups, schools, or faith organisations
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Catholic parish structures and communities
- Experience in fundraising or event planning
- Background in volunteer network development
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 per annum (full time)
- Hours: 24–40 hours per week (flexible, 3–5 days)
- Location: North of England, you must be based in North of England
- Leave: 28 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Deadline: on rolling basis
- Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated, and passionate individual who will enjoy working in a community engagement role to support the charity to achieve their mission.
You will be responsible for establishing an effective regional community engagement in the north of England region to develop and grow communications with donors and supporters.
The role is home based with travel in the region.
The Charity
You would be joining a supportive and welcoming team at a well established global social welfare charity, offering 28 days leave per annum FTE plus bank and statutory holidays, along with a competitive pension scheme (up to 6% matching contributions).
The Role
Develop a programme of engagement with parishes and schools in the North of England.
Maximise parish support for the charity in the North of England
Support all fundraising and communications activity in the North of England
Lead on the recruitment, support and motivation of a network of parish contacts in the North of England
Foster positive relationships with colleges and schools.
The Candidate
Proven experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, or supporter development.
Experience building positive relationships with clergy, parish communities, schools, or other community groups.
Track record of organising and delivering fundraising, awareness-raising, or community events.
Desirable
Experience working within a faith-based, charitable, or membership organisation.
Familiarity with the structures of the Catholic Church and experience engaging with Catholic parishes, schools, and community groups.
Experience in developing and growing volunteer networks or community-based fundraising initiatives.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.