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Remote
£25,000 - £28,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (2 Years)

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

About the Role

This is an exciting and varied opportunity to join Arthritis Action at a pivotal time as we are in the process of developing our 2027-2030 strategy. As our Engagement and Events Co-ordinator (Devon and Cornwall), you’ll play a key role in expanding our reach and impact across the region, ensuring more people have access to our resources and delivering our programme of online events.

You'll engage with a wide range of communities and professionals and support the delivery of online groups and outreach projects. From working with underrepresented communities to helping us connect with more people living with arthritis to support them to self-manage their condition.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, healthcare professionals, and community leaders.
  • Organise and deliver community presentations and outreach activities to promote Arthritis Action's services and resources.
  • Actively support the delivery of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy by engaging with diverse and underrepresented groups across the region, including rurally isolated and low-income communities.
  • Consolidate findings from the community outreach work into a report by the end of the fixed term contract.

Networking & Relationship Building

  • Identify and pursue new networking opportunities with community, healthcare, and voluntary sector partners.
  • Represent Arthritis Action at regional events.
  • Support collaboration across projects and teams to maximise impact.
  • Identify opportunities to work with local volunteers to help raise awareness of Arthritis Action.

Events

  • Help promote attendance at our online groups and events to those living in Devon and Cornwall.
  • Support the delivery of our programme of online Groups and Events.
  • Assist in gathering feedback to help evaluate this service.

General Duties

  • Maintain up-to-date records, including inputting data into the organisation’s database.
  • Attend and contribute to the internal Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group.
  • Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as required.

 

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

Criteria

Proven experience in community engagement or outreach: Essential

Strong project management and organisational skills: Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Essential

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools: Desirable

Confident in group facilitation and public speaking: Essential

Ability to research and establish partnerships: Essential

Experience using a charity database: Desirable

Experience delivering training content: Desirable

Experience working as part of a small team: Desirable

Experience of working with volunteers: Desirable

Essential Personal Attributes

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude

Location & Travel

This is a home-based role located within the Devon or Cornwall region. The post requires frequent travel throughout the region, and candidates must have access to their own vehicle. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

 

What We Offer

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays and 3 additional days for Christmas office closure
  • 7.5% employer pension contribution (with 2.5% employee contribution)
  • 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Annual Eye Tests

How to Apply

Applications should be in the form of a CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements. Please include your email address, telephone number and location within the Devon/Cornwall region.

Deadline for applications: 12th March 2026 at Midday.
We may close applications early if sufficient interest is received, so we encourage early submissions.

  • First interviews will be held via Zoom the week commencing 16th March 2026
  • Second interviews will be held on Zoom and are TBC

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Arthritis Action is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups and individuals with lived experience of arthritis or similar conditions.

Arthritis Action is an equal opportunities employer. We treat employees and applicants in the same way regardless of age, disability, marital status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Application resources
Application Instructions

In order to process the application we will require both a CV and cover letter.

Organisation
Arthritis Action View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.

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Posted on: 26 February 2026
Closing date: 12 March 2026 at 12:00
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Events / Activities

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