Engagement officer jobs

JOB TITLE: Senior Volunteer Engagement Officer

DEPARTMENT: Foundation

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: Permanent

Chelsea Foundation: Founded in 2010, the Chelsea Foundation builds on over 120 years of Chelsea FC’s commitment to making a positive impact. We harness the passion, energy, resources and excellence of Chelsea FC to create opportunities across wellbeing, community, and futures. Driven by a mission to inspire change, we’re dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening the communities around us to make a difference.

Job Function: To support the development and management of a high-impact volunteering programme at the Foundation

Closing date: 12th December

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

You’ll be: (Responsibilities):

• Designing implementing and evaluating a best-in-class staff volunteering programme which strengthens the Foundation and Club’s community impact.
• Acting as the main point of contact for the volunteer network (comprising Chelsea FC staff, Foundation staff and other stakeholders such as corporate partners and supporters).
• Working collaboratively across the Foundation’s Programmes, Fundraising and Club HR teams to identify volunteer needs and design appropriate roles and responsibilities.
•  Overseeing the engagement and training of volunteers, particularly those of our corporate partners, ensuring consistently positive experiences.
• Leading on coordinating, administering and facilitating smooth delivery of volunteering activities and engagements.
• Working with the Impact and Evaluation team to capture outcomes, analyse feedback and consistently improve the volunteering offer.
• Producing regular reports on volunteer engagement and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring all volunteering activity complies with health, safety, safeguarding and legal standards
• Maintaining accurate volunteer records and ensuring compliance with Data Protection requirements.
• Championing a culture of volunteering across the Club and Foundation, celebrating contributions, showcasing impact, and ensuring volunteers feel valued and motivated. 
• Providing additional support to the Fundraising team as and when required.
• Successful delivery of a high-quality volunteering programme that meets Foundation and Club objectives.
• Positive feedback from volunteers, partners and staff, with evidence of impact shared.
• Managing multiple work streams and requests, demonstrating good judgement to prioritise these.

 

You’ll have: (Experience)

 Experience:

• Experience in managing or coordinating volunteers, preferably within a charity, community or sport setting.
• A strong track record in successful project management and programme delivery.
• Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, ideally including charity and corporate partners.
• Experience in effective administration and management of competing priorities.
• Strong organisational and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, which contributing as part of a team.
• Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities, tasks, correspondence and deadlines.
• Professional, discrete and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of written and IT literacy (MS Office).

In return: (Benefits)

• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28.
• Pension Contribution (5%)
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
• Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
• Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
• Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
• Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you. 

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

Here at the Leadership Skills Foundation we aim to provide the best support for all centres looking to start their journey with us through delivering our recognised leadership qualifications, awards and programmes. Over the past 40+ years we have supported millions of young people to develop essential leadership skills through achieving our courses.

Over 2,500 organisations (centres) across the education and community sectors are already on their leadership journey with us. With an aim of reaching over 200,000 young people per year through our leadership offer by 2028, this role will be integral to ensuring a centre’s journey with the Leadership Skills Foundation is an effortless one.

Having recently settled into our new identity and expanding the portfolio of programmes we have on offer, this role will work closely with our Business Development team, Admin team and Quality Assurance team to ensure that our existing delivery centres are sufficiently supported to forge a sustainable leadership pathway.

We’re looking for someone to adopt a consistent relationship management process to support all staff at existing delivery centres and to on-board new centres. Organisation and efficiency, along with a clear communication style and an ability to effectively manage data are essential skills for this role. This role necessitates that the successful candidate be creative with their ideas to enable the successful relationship management of our centres, while also effectively handling phone calls, emails and queries via an online live chat function.

Role Purpose:

1. Provide appropriate support to centres when they contact the Leadership Skills Foundation.
2. Establish consistent and robust engagement and relationship management practices including logging touch points and interpreting data with a variety of our customers.
3. Respond to centre enquiries, help resolve technical issues and potential issues to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support via effective relationship management strategies to support customers with any queries and issues across the customer journey in line with the Customer Experience Strategy.
• Proactively seek opportunities to create and maintain strong working relationships with centres that seek support from the organisation via central communication channels (phone, emails and live chat).
• Provide proactive and customised centre outreach that constantly seeks to elevate the experience of existing centres including recording accurate and timely customer intelligence.
• Resolve programme/service issues, troubleshoot challenges and support centres that are having difficulty accessing resources, registering their course(s) and/or learners.
• Support centres as they work through various policies and procedures. For example, the maintain and withdrawal procedures.
• Support Business Development strategies to meet agreed objectives and budgets.
• Utilise insight and reporting systems (various) to provide analysis and updates in relation to learner registrations and other centre insight metrics.
• Ensure sales planning, pipeline and forecasting exercises are completed on a regular basis, including annual budgeting to maximise learner and programme registration opportunities.
• Any other centre-facing tasks that need completing at various times of the year.
• To carry out any other duties as requested to support the work of the Leadership Skills Foundation commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of the post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Experience in a customer facing role with an emphasis on customer services
• Experience of working on own initiative and being a self-starter
• An understanding of the principles and importance of data capture to support decision making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as confidence to express your ideas
• Creative thinking and solutions focused when addressing challenges
• Ability to present information concisely using Microsoft Office programmes
• Experience of using databases and managing data
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Able to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• A passion for helping every young person to realise their potential through leadership skill development and volunteering

Desirable

• Experience of working in a remote or home working environment
• Analytical thinking and evaluation skills
• Experience of using or creating Power BI reports
• Knowledge of Leadership Skills Foundation qualifications and awards

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation.

Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie hospital ensuring cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology. We provide funding over and above what the NHS provides.

We are currently entering a particularly exciting period of growth and expansion as we fundraise for a number of major projects.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to support the Head of PR, Communications and Celebrity Engagement and work collaboratively with Charity and hospital colleagues to highlight the impact our supporters and fundraisers make to cancer patients.

You will be equally at home pitching a story to a national journalist, working with a senior consultant or scientist to draft a new Charity funded research story, briefing photographers, liaising with fundraisers to tell their story, writing newsletter and marketing copy or devising a communications plan.

The Charity team is responsible for raising millions of pounds each year to ensure Christie patients receive the very best care and treatment. This includes everything from access to world first clinical trials and receiving radiotherapy in state-of-the-art treatment centres, to young adults being cared for in a bespoke age-appropriate centre and being able to offer patients anxiety reducing complementary therapy, or even creative sessions in our art room.

If you want to make a real difference to cancer patients and are ready to rise to the challenge of working for one of the most successful charities in the North-West, then this could be the role for you.

We will be reviewing applications and arranging interviews on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

Responsible for: The engagement and consultation of communities and volunteers as part of the development of                                              City of Trees new tree nursery and site.

Location: Barnfield Park, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Bury, M25 0BD with occasional work at City of Trees’                                            operational base in Trafford Park

Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term (2 Years)

Role overview

City of Trees is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Engagement Officer to develop and manage volunteer experience and consultation at City of Trees’ new tree nursery. The nursery is the first stage of the development of this new City of Trees site and future National Urban Forestry Centre.

This is a brand-new post to help develop an outreach programme and activity plan to engage the local community and stakeholders to help shape this ambitious and exciting project in its development stage. We want to engage a wide range of audiences by providing clear pathways for people to get involved in this exciting next step for City of Trees.

The postholder will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Engagement Coordinator (and wider team) to develop a programme of volunteer and learner activity for the site, and contributing to City of Trees’ engagement and green skills programmes.

The postholder will be experienced in outreach and community engagement to help identify different groups and individuals to be involved in this exciting new development right from the start. We are seeking someone who is experienced in community consultation principles and techniques to help develop an activity plan during this development stage. While some horticultural growing experience is desirable, it is not necessary - training on this will be given to the appointed candidate.

About City of Trees

We are City of Trees, the Community Forest for Greater Manchester and registered charity. We plant trees, we look after trees, we promote a culture of trees. We plant trees for people; to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency. We’re rooted here in Greater Manchester, the place we live and work. We are proud to call Greater Manchester home and are passionate about making our region even better, one tree at a time.

Benefits

• Flexi-time
• 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employer match up to 8% contribution pension scheme after 3-months service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing package

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

Development

• Working alongside the Nursery Manager and the Engagement team, to develop and implement an innovative activity plan for the site to enthuse and inspire volunteers and learners.
• Delivering pilot community engagement activity recruit a base of core volunteers.
• Community and stakeholder consultation and engagement to gather support and steer the development of the project.
• Stakeholder mapping and outreach both at the local and wider level to identify and connect with local residents, groups, education providers and organisations.
• Utilising connections in both the immediate local and wider Greater Manchester area to identify potential volunteers and build partnerships.
• Working with the City of Trees Engagement Coordinator to strategically plan nursery activity as part of the organisation’s wider Citizen Forester volunteering and green skills strategy.

Delivery

• Producing work schedules and assign duties to staff, volunteers and learners.
• Assisting the Nursery Manager in providing training to colleagues, volunteers and learners on all aspects of the nursery site.
• Complying with the site’s strict health and safety procedures, including adherence to biosecurity processes at the nursery.
• Recording impacts of volunteer activity and collecting data to support the development of the site, in line with GDPR guidelines.
• Supporting on other Citizen Forester events (such as tree planting and woodland management), when required.
• Working alongside the communications team to capture appropriate content and tell the story of the development of the site.
• To represent and uphold the City of Trees brand and reputation while at
• events or on site.
• To document and record evidence from events in line with funding requirements, complete essential administrative duties related to engagement events and keep record of project statistics.
• To work in a flexible manner and to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job. This will occasionally include evening and weekend work.
• To undertake informal and formal training as agreed.
• To carry out duties with full regard to Equal Opportunities, Child & Vulnerable Adult and Health and Safety policies.
• To travel throughout Greater Manchester as required
• The above list is not exhausted of all duties and responsibilities. Please note this role includes many practical activities and includes working outside in all weathers with the need to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in community engagement/outreach experience
• Experience of (and able to demonstrate) successful partnership working and of creating, developing and maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience of implementing community consultation principles into practice, including leading on facilitation and consultation events
• Experience of working with a range of community and volunteering groups
• Experience in tailoring information and activities to different volunteer groups and audiences and communicating tasks in a clear and coherent manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with both the Nursery Manager and the Engagement Coordinator to effectively utilise City of Trees’ existing volunteer base
• A passion for working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Self-motivated and proven experience of ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Highly organised
• Creative approach and ability to generate new ideas
• A skilled communicator with the ability to motivate and engage people
• A positive, proactive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn to skills
• Good IT skills
• Full clean driving license

Desirable:

• Volunteer coordination in an outdoor/environmental setting
• Experience in leading engagement activities for those with additional needs

Additional information

How to apply: Should you be interested in this role, please submit a full CV and covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience.

The closing date for this advertisement is Monday 8th December at 9am with interviews expected to be held on at our Trafford Park office on Tuesday 16th December.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

About GISF

The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is a member-led NGO network working to strengthen security risk management across the humanitarian, development and human rights sectors. With over 140 member organisations, GISF provides resources, convening spaces, and expertise to help keep aid workers safe.

The NGO security sector is fast-moving and globally connected. This role offers a chance to work at the heart of major sector events, engage with leading NGOs, UN agencies, donors, and private sector partners, and contribute to shaping the future of aid worker safety. Occasional travel provides opportunities to attend conferences, support key forums, and meet members across regions.

About the role

GISF is seeking a highly capable professional with strong project management skills, excellent stakeholder engagement experience, and the ability to work independently at pace.

The post-holder will play a pivotal role in delivering GISF’s sector-leading events, ensuring a healthy and active membership network, and driving engagement with the commercial sector. As an outward-facing role with broad engagement responsibilities, we are looking for a confident communicator, a natural relationship-builder, and someone with an organised approach to managing multiple priorities.

Key responsibilities

Member & External Engagement

• Project manage GISF’s annual member forum, ensuring coordination of all contributing staff, guest speakers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee the delivery of GISF’s flagship conference convening NGOs, UN agencies, donors and private sector partners.
• Lead the delivery of additional engagements, including GISF’s programme at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week annually in Geneva, high-level roundtables with donors and states, webinars, and more.
• Represent GISF at sector events with professionalism.
• Contribute to GISF’s influencing work and policy level engagements, working closely with the Head of Policy and Engagement on advocacy efforts, policy messaging, and strategic outreach.

Membership administration

• Proactive scoping of new members and engage with interested prospective members on application process.
• Manage the full membership application pipeline, including due diligence and coordination with the GISF Steering Group to approve new members.
• Working closely with the Communications & Engagement Officer to onboard new members, ensuring they are set up across all relevant systems.
• Track, update, and report on member engagement using Salesforce.

Commercial engagement

• Lead on immediate sponsorship efforts for the 2026 Global Conference, including identifying prospective sponsors, developing tailored sponsorship materials, coordinating follow-up, and ensuring sponsor visibility requirements are integrated into conference planning.
• Support GISF’s wider commercial partnership programme by identifying and nurturing new leads through structured outreach and consistent relationship management.
• Coordinate closely with the Executive Director on sponsor meetings and pitches.
• Maintain accurate tracking of leads and progress on Salesforce.
• Document lessons learned, refine outreach processes, and contribute to the development of a partnership strategy and workflow.

Please refer to the attached document for the full person description.

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

How to apply

Application is by submission of a CV and cover letter, contact details can be found in the attached document.

The cover letter should be no more than two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with GISF and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date: 22 December 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Interviews: Week of 5th January 2026 onwards

This post is UK-based. Candidates will need to show evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK. Further information will be provided when an offer of employment is made.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Research and Engagement Officer to plan and deliver engagement and research for our core and project work. This role involves listening and reaching out into communities to understand the experiences and concerns of local people using health and social care services and presenting this feedback to those planning and running services.

An ideal candidate is someone who walks into a room full of strangers and comes out with contacts, stories and having built a trusting connection. This role will include going out to geographical and communities of interest with an aim of making sure that we hear from all of the diverse communities of Wakefield District.

We recognise that research can be a term that puts people off, but we want to make research accessible and manageable for everyone. So, put simply, our research projects are always focussed on hearing from a specific community and we use different methods to reach them effectively and to capture their comments in ways that resonate and have impact. 

Purpose

To plan and deliver engagement and research for Healthwatch Wakefield’s core and project work. To understand the experiences and concerns of people using health and social care services in Wakefield District and represent this feedback to service providers and commissioners. The role involves some analysis of data and intelligence to influence change and improve services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This is a dynamic role with lots of opportunity to make it your own. We have a small team of Research and Engagement Officers, and each works slightly differently to achieve the shared goal of reaching out and exploring ways to capture and interpret the experiences of people who use local services. The main functions are:

• Engagement
• Research and Project Management
• Data and Intelligence Analysis

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of engagement, particularly with seldom heard groups and communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Capable of working independently and managing a varied workload.
• Experience of using various engagement methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and community meetings.
• Experience working with, networking, and developing partnerships with a range of people, including project stakeholders, diverse community groups, and other organisations.
• Experience using various research and engagement methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and community meetings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Commitment to the principles and values of Healthwatch.
• Demonstrates empathy, integrity, and a drive to influence positive change in health and social care.
• Willingness to travel within the Wakefield area.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Experience producing impact-focused reports and summary documents.
• Familiarity with local services and community needs.
• Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, especially in Wakefield District.
• Good understanding of health and social care sectors, especially within the Wakefield area.

Job summary 

At Malaria No More UK, we exist to end malaria – together. This deadly disease is preventable and treatable, yet a child still dies every minute. We refuse to accept that. 

We’re looking for a digitally fluent storyteller and campaigner to make malaria impossible to ignore on online global platforms. As our Global Digital Engagement Officer, you will work closely within the communications team to help lead the development and delivery of our digital engagement strategy, ensuring our content is insight-led, cuts through the noise, inspires action, delivers on objectives, and amplifies the voices of those on the frontlines of the fight against malaria. 

You’ll take our messages to the audiences that matter most: from world-leaders and political decision-makers to supporters and influencers. You’ll work across the organisation, helping ensure the people and stories that drive change are seen, heard, and shared. 
 
This is your chance to use your creativity and skills to save lives and change the future. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategy & Planning 

• Support with the creation and delivery of a monthly, insight-led digital engagement and content plan , ensuring it adheres to the strategy, and aligns with MNMUK’s advocacy and campaign objectives and influencing global decision-making. 

• Manage and optimise channels and content from an agreed strategy, ensuring our messages reach and resonate with priority audiences in key geographies. 

• Support on all aspects of digital and content for multiplatform global campaigns and engagement moments (e.g. World Malaria Day, UNGA, G7, Davos). 

• Maximise reach and influence of Malaria No More UK’s  ambassadors and patrons to amplify messages and help the Malaria No More UK and Zero Malaria channels grow. 

• With the Head of Ambassador Relations and Creative Partnerships, devise a clear strategy for building a new pool of creator influencers engaged in policy and advocacy influencing. 

Content Creation & Publishing 

• With support from senior communications’ colleagues, you will ideate, and produce creative multi-channel content, sometimes supporting the management of agencies, freelancers, and partners to ensure delivery of world-class multiplatform campaigns.

• Provide digital, content, and social expertise across MNMUK and its partners, ensuring creatives, scientists, and advocates are amplified through coordinated digital strategies.

• Along with the Senior Digital and Content Manager, function as a digital, content, and social media advisor to the MNMUK team. 

• Maintain consistent use of agreed narratives and campaign messaging within brand guidelines. 

Engagement & Amplification 

• Support digital engagement with influencers, ambassadors, and decision-makers, using paid and organic tactics to drive advocacy impact. 

• Amplify voices of trusted messengers from endemic countries, world class scientists, Zero Malaria celebrity ambassadors, and influencers in target markets. 

Insight & Reporting 

• Use data and insight to support MNMUK’s mission. Generate weekly digital and social reports to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and partners, using insights to help refine strategy and improve impact. 

• Feed results into campaign planning and organisational learning. 

Website Management  

• Support the upkeep and optimisation of the organisation’s website by updating content, uploading blogs, campaign pages, and resources, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with brand guidelines. Flag technical issues to external providers or the Senior Digital Manager as needed. 

Qualifications, skills, and experience  

Essential 

• Proven experience in managing social channels including publishing content and engaging with audiences. 

• Proven experience in creating original content for web and social channels. 

• Proven experience delivering digital engagement strategies for campaigns that influence decision-makers, ideally in advocacy, politics, or global health. 

• Knowledge of paid social strategy, SEO/SEM, audience segmentation, and analytics. 

• Knowledge of CMS tools, influencer tools, and analytics tools. 

• Proven ability to grow organic engagement across all channels. 

• Confidence advising senior leaders on digital strategy, with the ability to influence cross-organisational decision-making. 

• Strong understanding of accessibility, safeguarding, and ethical practice in digital spaces. 

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) for digital content. 

• Familiarity with emerging AI and digital optimisation tools. 

• Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

Desirable 

• Experience in the NGO, advocacy, or global health sectors, or in a similar role for a corporate organisation. 

• Experience of A/B testing. 

• Understanding of UK political/media landscapes and responding to and monitoring it’s impacts your work. 

• Experience collaborating with international NGO, UN, and civil society partners, particularly in Africa. 

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to contribute to digital storytelling and engagement that influences the global malaria fight. 

• A collaborative, creative and mission-driven team culture. 

• Competitive salary: £37,000 

• Hybrid working, with one day a week in our shared workspace in London. 

• 10% employer pension contribution. 

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays – with the period between Christmas and New Year as additional days off. 

• Opportunities for learning, development and global collaboration. 

• Opportunities for travel.

This job description and person specification is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual or exhaustive. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role and may be amended over time in consultation with the senior leadership. 

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds can introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More.    

Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable weather and climate scientist to join us at The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) as the Science Content and Engagement Officer.

Reporting to the Head of Publishing and Scientific Engagement, you will have responsibility for developing content which supports the Society’s member value proposition project, our partnerships, publishing and events programmes; and create engaging content for various RMetS activities and stakeholders.

You will support the delivery of the Society’s career strategy working alongside our education team; lead our ECR and Youth special interest group; deliver RMetS early career initiatives such as our career events; and support Society committees and team members in ensuring early career representation and involvement across our programmes of work.

If you have a passion for weather and climate science coupled with a relevant graduate degree or higher, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you will do in the role:

Content Development

· Collaborate on a strategic content plan for a members-only area.

· Identify content gaps and create, or coordinate with volunteers, the development of engaging pieces.

· Curate and preview existing editorial content to ensure a cohesive user experience.

Careers and ECR activity support

· Deliver youth and ECR initiatives across events, mentoring, publishing, and membership.

· Co-manage the Student Ambassador Scheme.

· Participate in ECR and Student Conference Committee.

Engagement activities across the Society’s programmes of work

· Commission journal content with Editors-in-Chief and collaborate with marketing teams to promote journal content.

· Help source speakers and attend Events Committee meetings.

· Support partnership projects, special interest group outputs, climate training, education initiatives, and other ad hoc activities.

 

Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate:

-       A background in weather and climate, either through:

-       A degree in a scientific field where weather and climate is the predominant subject matter; OR

-       A Master’s degree within a scientific field directly relevant to weather and climate

-       Broad knowledge across weather and climate, and evidence of involvement in activities to ensure ongoing current knowledge across diverse areas.

-       A confident and approachable communicator who proactively engages with a wide range of individuals and builds positive relationships across diverse audiences.

-       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional documentation for external stakeholders.

-       A friendly and open-minded approach, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a small team.

-       Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage time effectively, balance multiple projects with strong attention to detail.

-       Ability to think creatively, be innovative and embrace new ideas and ways of working.

Desirable skills

-      One year’s work experience post degree, or evidence of work experience/secondment.

-An understanding of how to go about developing and delivering scientific content/commissioning experience

-Experience in communicating scientific concepts and information to a different range of stakeholders (for example the wider scientific and social science community, or the general public).

What you can expect when you work for the Royal Meteorological Society

Hybrid working, 2 days per week at home and 3 days per week at the RMetS Headquarters in Reading (Tuesday to Thursday). 

Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week). 

25 days holiday per year in addition to 8 public holidays and an extra day off around your birthday.

10% employer pension contributions.

Private healthcare.

If you would like to grow in this challenging and exciting Science Content and Engagement Officer position, working in a well-respected and internationally renowned charitable organisation with Royal charter, we would love to hear from you. For more information about us, please visit our website.

Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate provides information, advice, guidance and practical and emotional support to victims of hate crime and hate incidents to help them cope and recover from their experience and exercise their rights under the Victims Code. We also work to raise awareness and encourage reporting of hate crime across Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire.

The role of a Training and Community Engagement Officer is an exciting and diverse one. You will be responsible for engaging with communities, including those most at risk of or directly impacted by hate crime, to improve awareness and understanding of hate crime, how to report it and how to access our specialist support service. You will do this in a variety of ways including by delivering awareness raising sessions and activities and attending events. You will also provide initial information, advice and guidance to victims of hate in the community and facilitate referrals into our specialist support service. You will be responsible for the development of meaningful and trusted relationships between communities and the service, so that the people who need our support know how to and are confident to access it. You will also be responsible for delivering our awareness raising training to professionals and communities.

Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.

This role is based at our offices in Hanley but most of your time will be spent working in communities across Staffordshire and regular travel is a key part of this role.

We are looking for a confident and self-motivated Community Engagement Officer with experience of working with and supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged people, to play an instrumental role in creating a welcoming and supportive space for the community. This is an exciting opportunity to reinforce the organisations dedication to preventing crisis, tackling lonlieness, and improving wellbeing, and promoting and sustaining our commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future of the individuals we serve.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 36-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:
 

This role will ensure that visitors feel comfortable, valued, and informed about the services available through Pecan. Responsibilities will include:

• Support the Together Coordinator with delivering a timetable of community activities, workshops and events, including the Warm Space/Café space, i.e. setting up the space, arranging refreshments for each session, creating an open, transparent, communicative, and supportive environment for guests, volunteers, and staff, and supporting guests’ and members’ participation in activities. 

• Deliver one-to-one appointments, particularly, ensuring that over-55s seeking support receive timely and accurate information, tailoring the assistance to address their specific needs, and directing them to the appropriate services within the organisation.

• Work with the Together Coordinator to build and maintain, relationships with other organisations and agencies across Southwark to facilitate effective referrals and signposting, ensuring clients can access a broad range of support services beyond Pecan.

• Support and maintain all of the administrative duties associated with the Together Space.

 

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Posses analytical skills and can think critically to grasp the client’s needs and provide sound advice on the best course of action.
• Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged people.
• Experience of giving advice or signposting.
• Proficient in IT and CRM systems, with expertise in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, and a foundational understanding of Excel. 
• Strong commitment to the goals, ethos, values, and vision of Pecan, including a belief in the important of all people of different backgrounds working together and respecting and valuing each other’s contributions.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience of facilitating / coordinating workshops, and good presenting skills.
• Qualification in advice and guidance.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working with and adapting training material.

Please read the Job Description for more information.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025, 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 15th December 2025, Details TBC 

Start Date: ASAP

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a progressive organisation in recruiting a Membership Engagement Officer. This role involves fostering meaningful relationships with members, enhancing engagement initiatives, and supporting the growth of the organisation’s community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to increase member involvement and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with members through various channels to promote engagement activities.
• Organise and coordinate member events, webinars, and networking opportunities.
• Gather feedback from members to identify areas for improvement and new service offerings.
• Manage membership databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver consistent messaging and initiatives.
• Monitor engagement metrics and prepare reports to track progress and outcomes.

Person Specification

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a personable approach to relationship building.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and organise events or initiatives.
• Proficiency in using membership management systems and CRM tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering excellent member experiences.
• Ability to analyse data and generate insightful reports.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to work independently within a collaborative environment.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience

Hybrid working | 3 days a week in London

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Would you like to provide support, advice and guidance to the Royal British Legion members in Hampshire and Isle of Wight? Are you an effective communicator who can build relationships with our diverse volunteers? If so we would love to hear from you!

Our Membership Engagement Team provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that our members can continue to be the force for good in their communities. Through strong relationships, the team facilitates the sharing of great practice and ensure that the membership remain compliant. The Membership Engagement Officers (MEOs) are actively engaged within their areas, meeting Branch members, supporting their activities and building a stronger membership fit for the next 100 years. 

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

The Membership Engagement Officer (MEO) is a key role which inspires and engages our membership to be active and fulfil their role and purpose while remaining compliant with the Legion’s Membership handbook and policies. Every day will be different as this role will see you responding to the needs of the individual county of responsibility. It is a challenging and exciting post where no two days will be the same.

You will provide organisational support, advice and information to our members, and work closely with County Committees, the membership central team staff and other departments.  This a varied role which covers a range of duties from connecting and building relationships with Branches to compliance oversight and responding to membership queries.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to your home address. You will be expected to work both there and on a mobile basis at other locations in the South West area, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) beyond this area.

This is a Fixed Term Contract opportunity until January 2027.

Some evening and weekend work will be required, including an occasional requirement for some overnight stays.

If you are already an RBL member serving on a committee as an active officer, you cannot be an MEO in your designated area of work.

Given the responsibilities associated with the role, it is a requirement that you live within reasonable distance of the designated region of responsibility. And you must hold a full UK driving licence.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

If you are an internal applicant applying for this as a Secondment, please ensure you have discussed it with your line manager and obtained their approval.

Are you a confident public speaker who’s passionate about inspiring others and promoting online safety?

The Breck Foundation is expanding our Freelance Speaker Team to deliver powerful, thought-provoking presentations to students, parents, carers, and corporate audiences across the UK.

At this time, we are only recruiting applicants based in:

North East England • North West England • Wales (North & South) • East of England • Devon/Dorset • West Sussex • Essex • Kent • The Midlands • Leeds • Lincolnshire • Northern Ireland • Scotland

About the Role

As a Breck Foundation Speaker, you’ll help share Breck’s story and empower communities to use the internet safely and positively. You’ll deliver both in-person and virtual talks, engage with schools and organisations, and play a vital role in raising awareness of online safety nationwide.

Generating your own leads and bookings is a key part of this role, with additional commission available for each successful booking.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong public speaking or presenting experience.
• Are passionate about safeguarding and supporting young people.
• Are confident using PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Ideally DBS checked or are happy to undergo a DBS check.

What We Offer

• Flexible freelance working arrangements.
• Payment for each session delivered (both online and face-to-face).
• Commission for generating new bookings.
• Full training, guidance and ongoing support from our team.

Important Information

Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check and complete training, which is fully online.

Recruitment will take place in two stages:

1️⃣ Submit your CV for initial review.
2️⃣ If shortlisted, complete a short video task lasting 2-3 minutes so we can see your presentation style in action.

If a speaker withdraws from the role or leaves within six months of starting, the Foundation reserves the right to reclaim the cost of the DBS check and any training expenses incurred.

How to Apply

Please complete the pre-application questions and upload your CV via CharityJob.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal online interview.

If you’re ready to make a real difference by helping protect young people online — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact and bring the Foundation's message to life.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fundraising Officer to join the fundraising team at the Batten Disease Family Association CIO (BDFA).

The BDFA, founded in 1998 is the only patient organisation in the UK for families affected by Batten disease, a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition that affects children and young adults. The BDFA offers informed guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them, as well as actively raising awareness, and promoting research into the management of Batten disease to improve patient care pathways and ultimately find a cure.

This is an exciting time to join the charity, which has grown to offer additional support services for families affected by Batten disease and to implementing a long-term strategy to develop its advocacy, education and research capabilities. Come and join our supportive team as we continue to build and develop the organisation and strengthen our financial resilience.

We’re looking for an individual who has some experience in fundraising, particularly leading on all aspects of community fundraising, developing and nurturing relationships with volunteer fundraising groups and individual supporters. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of our CEO to develop community fundraising maximising the funds raised by volunteer fundraisers and developing supporter engagement. The successful candidate will also work alongside our Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer to support our Trusts and Foundations income generation.

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

- Experience in all aspects of community fundraising including events, assisting fundraisers to develop imaginative fundraising ideas and inspiring new supporters to raise funds whilst maintaining relationships with existing supporters

- Experience in building and sustaining long-term relationships with fundraising groups and individual supporters

- Experience in managing effective and creative fundraising communications on social media and the website

- Ability to contribute to the overall Trusts and Foundations income stream, including proactively researching and identifying grant funding opportunities 

- Ability to lead on creative fundraising campaigns around key events such as Batten disease awareness day and Christmas

This job requires a motivated individual who has a passion for all those within our Batten community and a strong desire to support the development and financial growth of the BDFA. The role is full time (35 hours per week) and is home based with occasional travel around the UK to meet donors and support fundraising events.

The BDFA recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team.  We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Salary £27k - £34k PA dependent on experience

Upload a CV and covering letter to apply

Apply by: Monday 15th December

Interviews for this role will take place on Monday 22nd December