Schools Engagement Officer

Do you have a talent for fostering relationships within an account management context?

Do you have a passion for helping others make smarter, more sustainable choices?

Job Title: Schools Engagement Officer

Salary: £29,000-£32,000

Location: Home Based (North East or North West preferable)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours, negotiable)

Our client is looking for a new Schools Engagement Officer to work with their network of Catholic schools across England and Wales. This charity support schools to access quality suppliers and ethical procurement solutions that align with the values of Catholic Social Teaching.

Within this engagement role, you will help Catholic organisations reduce their costs, improve efficiency, and make a positive impact on the environment through thoughtful, faith-aligned purchasing decisions. You'll play a key role in engaging with schools, building relationships, shaping procurement strategies, and turning potential into real results!

4 great reasons to join the team:

• You will make a genuine difference to schools and communities.
• You will be part of a supportive and mission-led team.
• You will enjoy the flexibility of remote working with quarterly in-person meetups.
• Within this role, there is no cold calling and no hard sell, just 100% consultative client care and engagement.

If you are sympathetic to the Christian faith and have extensive account management experience, we would like you to consider if you possess the following attributes:

Self-motivated, highly organised and an excellent communicator. If these attributes chime with you, we would love to hear from you ASAP!

Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025

Online Interviews: Tuesday 22nd July 2025

In Person final Interview Wednesday 23 July (in Derby / travel expenses covered)

Start Date Monday 1st September 2025

Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Please note due this role being home-based we will receive many more applications than other roles, so reserve the right to close this post earlier than advertised, if required.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.