Engagement officer community rail partnership jobs
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be involved in leading and co-ordinating the delivery of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s research strategy including our programme of grants, and our work to support increased patient and public involvement in research. They will work with the Director of Services & Evidence and Head of Evidence & Research to support the charity’s involvement with external research bodies and contribute to the leadership, planning and delivery of cross-team projects, helping to influence and meet our strategic objectives.
About You
We are looking for someone who has proven experience of delivering successful research funding and patient and public involvement research activities. The successful candidate must be adept at establishing and maintaining effective relationships with external stakeholders and comfortable working with operational performance metrics, and implementing strategies and objectives for the organisation. Ideally your background will be in health care or working in a medical charity and you’ll be educated to degree level or equivalent. Given this role will involve managing and providing leadership to the Research team, prior management experience would be an advantage. Whilst not essential, a knowledge of the needs of people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis would be beneficial also.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to travel to events/conferences. You will be required to attend two Directorate days each year and occasional face-to-face meetings with your team or our partner agencies. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 27th May 2025
Interviews will be taking place w/c 2nd June and will be held remotely.
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
Role Overview
As a member of the Joint Leadership Team, the post-holder will contribute to the leadership, planning and delivery of cross-team projects, helping to influence and meet the charity’s strategic objectives. Specifically, they will lead projects and programmes to deliver improvements in quality and standards of health services for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. In doing so, they will work closely with not only the Director of Services & Evidence and Heald of Health Services, but also external stakeholders including health and social care organisations, academics, researchers and other charities. The post-holder will also be actively involved in leading, supporting and developing the Health Services team.
About You
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of delivering health service projects and programmes and have come from a health services or medical charity background. You will be adept at developing operational performance metrics, strategies and objectives and have a proven track record in developing strong working relationships with external stakeholders. Whilst not essential, experience of managing and leading a team would be beneficial, as would be an awareness and knowledge of the needs of people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to travel to events/conferences. You will be required to attend two Directorate days each year and occasional face-to-face meetings with your team or our partner agencies. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing date: Tuesday 27th May at 9am
Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 4th June and will be held remotely
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Rail Development Officer
At Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (OxCRP), we're looking for a friendly and dynamic Community Rail Development Officer to join our team. This vital role will focus on empowering Oxfordshire communities through our travel confidence programs, connecting people with rail and sustainable travel whilst improving access to opportunities across the region.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and help empower better connectivity and travel confidence, with the scope to develop the role using your own insight and input.
Position: Community Rail Development Officer
Location: Outreach across Oxfordshire, with some office and home-based working. Our office is in Gloucester
Hours: Part-time (25 hours/week, 0.67 FTE)
Salary: £24,450 - £28,750 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract July 25 – July 26
Closing Date: 9am on Monday the 26th May
Interview Dates: 28th / 29th May
Intended Start Date: 1st July 2025
The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our team at Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (OxCRP) and make a meaningful difference to communities across Oxfordshire. You'll deliver our travel confidence programs, connecting people with rail and sustainable travel whilst improving access to opportunities across the region.
Key responsibilities include:
· Delivering supported rail trips for diverse community groups, focusing on those facing barriers to public transport
· Strengthening our relationships with station adoption groups and community organisations across Oxfordshire
· Working with young people and diverse communities to understand their transport needs and barriers
· Implementing outreach activities that build travel confidence among underrepresented groups
· Organising and facilitating engaging community events that promote sustainable travel
· Delivering initiatives that connect rail with active travel opportunities
· Representing OxCRP at community events and stakeholder meetings
About You
This role is ideal for a self-starter who's people-focused, enthusiastic about public transport, and passionate about building inclusive, grass-roots initiatives that promote equity, community wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
We're looking for someone who is:
· Passionate about sustainable transport and community engagement
· Experienced in working with diverse communities
· A confident user and advocate of public transport
· A creative self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment
· Committed to making transport more accessible and inclusive for all
Join us in making a real difference throughtravel confidence. If you're passionate about accessibility, community engagement, and sustainable transport then apply today!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills match the criteria and why you're interested in this role.
To ensure our application process is accessible to all, we accept supporting statements in written format, short film format, or voice recordings. All applications will be considered equally. Whatever your method, please ensure that you demonstrate your skills, experience, and suitability – and why you want the job.
About the organisation
This Community Interest Company is part of the growing grassroots Community Rail movement across Britain, dedicated to improving access to sustainable travel, with a particular focus on engaging underrepresented groups. With a holistic approach that extends beyond railways and stations that emphasises health, wellbeing, and community connectivity through rail.
Benefits include:
· Flexible working
· Hybrid working
· Pension scheme
· Employee rewards
· Employee assistance programme
· Career opportunities
· Programme based travel expenses covered
· A warm and friendly team environment
Equal Opportunities
The organisation is committed to creating a diverse and fair workplace. No formal qualification is necessary if you can demonstrate relevant skills, experience, and drive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Community, Community Outreach, Community Travel, Community Rail, Inclusion, Inclusion Community, Community Officer, Community Outreach Officer, Community Travel Officer, Community Rail Officer, Inclusion Officer, Inclusion Community Officer, Community Development and Outreach, Community Development Travel, Community Rai Development, Inclusion Development, Inclusion Community Development.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Join Our Team!
Crohn’s and Colitis UK has an exciting opportunity for a Trusts & Philanthropy Officer to join our team. In this role you’ll play a key part in growing our income from charitable trusts and foundations, whilst also cultivating relationships with our major donors to inspire long-term support and generate sustainable funding. If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
Role Overview
Around 75% of your time will be devoted to securing funding from trusts and foundations. This includes researching, identifying new opportunities and crafting compelling, tailored funding applications. The remaining time will be dedicated to building and nurturing relationships with new, lapsed and existing major donors and developing creative and engaging stewardship plans to inspire and secure high value gifts.
About you
This is a great role for someone with previous experience of both Trust Fundraising and Major Donor Fundraising. You’ll have excellent communication skills to enable you to quickly build solid, strong relationships both face to face and over the telephone. Excellent writing skills are essential as well as good organisational skills and CRM experience. In these challenging times you’ll need to channel your creative skills to develop exciting stewardship plans.
In this role you will need:
- Previous evidenced experience of securing donations from Trusts and Foundations, and Major Giving Fundraising experience
- Experience of producing outstanding, high quality, imaginative and compelling applications and reports
- Experience in prospecting for new business opportunities via multiple research channels
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be occasions when you will need to attend face-to-face meetings with, donors, your team, our partner agencies, or several team away-days each year. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role. Please refer to the Recruitment Pack on our website for further information.
Closing date: Monday 5 May 2025, 9am.
Interviews will be taking place via Teams w/ 12 May April 2025
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.