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Engagement Officer
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Locality Impact directorate and focus on Engagement in their area.
Position: S11308 Engagement Officer
Location: Home-based East of England, specific focus Essex. However, extensive and frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary: Circa £11,500 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 31st August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: TBC
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Engagement Lead, the Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across the locality to deliver against engagement activity.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Planning, facilitation and evaluation of the online Stroke Information Programme
· Identifying, building and maintaining key relationships with key stakeholders.
· Developing and enabling peer support and self-sustaining stroke communities in the locality.
· Providing support and management to volunteers and people with Lived Experience.
· Supporting delivery of Engagement and Service projects in Essex.
About You
You will have experience/understanding of:
· Involvement and developing support using Co-Production.
· Community Development.
· Online Facilitation
· Recruiting, managing and developing volunteers.
· Working in partnership with other organisations, ideally in voluntary, health and social care.
· Supporting groups and developing networks.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Community Engagement, Community Engagement Officer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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About Us:
The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is a membership organisation dedicated to promoting and enhancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control (IPC) within all health and care settings. With a commitment to working collaboratively to prevent infection, the IPS is a supportive network for IPC practitioners, and delivers education and training within the IPC field. With 2,400 members across the UK and internationally, the IPS plays an important role in supporting and developing IPC professionals and advancing knowledge and best practices to safeguard public health.
Last year the IPS launched its new strategy: Working together to prevent infection. In order to deliver this strategy, in early 2024 the Board of Trustees took the decision to recruit the Society’s first staff team, moving the organisation from a model that had been led by volunteers and operationally managed with an association management organisation. The intention is this decision will transform the Society, taking it to the next phase in its evolution, and furthering our goals of supporting our members, improving IPC practice, ensure equity of access and support for a diverse and multidisciplinary workforce, and influencing and shaping IPC education and policy.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join an important organisation in the battle for public health and infection prevention, and a chance to work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to create and execute new activities which will grow and sustain the Society for future IPC professionals and have a positive impact on the prevention of infection.
Position Overview:
Currently, the IPS events and education portfolio includes:
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Annual Conference which attracts over 700 attendees, 80 exhibitors/sponsors. The programme is developed and delivered by our Scientific Programme Committee, and the event is operationally managed and delivered by an external Professional Conference Organiser (PCO).
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Up 20 one/two day in person/hybrid events currently developed and delivered by our volunteers, our corporate partners or a PCO.
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Online resources – developed and delivered by our Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC), Branches and Special Interest Groups.
The Annual Conference will continue to be managed by a PCO and the organisation of our committees smaller annual conferences will be supported by our own team.
We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Education and Events Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of educational programs and events aimed at advancing the understanding and practice of infection prevention and control.
This will be an exciting and challenging role where Education and Events Executive will work with the Education and Events Manager to deliver up to 20 one-day events per year, either as in person, virtual or hybrid events.
Key Responsibilities:
Educational Programme Development:
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Working with the Education and Events Manager, assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive educational programme that aligns with IPS objectives and serves the needs of our members.
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Assist with the production and development of educational materials and resources.
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Take ownership of the promotion and communication of the IPS’ courses and all educational materials and resources.
Event Planning and Execution:
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Work closely with the Education and Events Manager to plan, organise, and ensure the professional execution of the educational programme including educational resources, conferences, workshops and webinars.
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To be the point of contact with regional volunteers to assist them with their events, and ensure a consistent calibre of IPS event is achieved throughout the regions.
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Under direction from the Events and Education Manager, assist or deliver all aspects of event planning and logistics, including venue management, online registration, delivery via a virtual platform, sponsorship and exhibition management, catering, audio-visual requirements, and onsite staffing as required.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful event delivery,
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Actively work with colleagues to communicate and promote the IPS’ courses as well as all educational materials and resources.
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Actively engage with sponsors, speakers and other stakeholders, and act as first point of contact for all enquiries.
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Ensure any sponsor and exhibitor deliverables are met, and that stakeholders are satisfied with the calibre of events.
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Foster member engagement through educational initiatives, ensuring alignment with the society's goals and objectives.
Financial Management:
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Develop and manage budgets for educational programmes and events to ensure that the event programme achieves a surplus.
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Consistently monitor budgets, expenses and revenue to ensure agreed financial targets are met.
Marketing & Communications:
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With the Education and Events Manager, help devise a marketing and communications strategy for both the educational and events outputs of the Society
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Take ownership of the Society’s marketing and social media strategies as it related to events and education
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Regularly update the events and education sections of the Society’s website, and work with the Membership Engagement Manager to ensure maximum take up of educational courses and IPS events.
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Disseminate marketing materials to regional volunteers and assist them with their events marketing strategies.
Other:
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Research potential sponsors and partners for programmes and events
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Actively build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners, speakers, and sponsors.
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Collaborate with relevant organisations to expand the reach and impact of IPS educational initiatives.
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Assist with the development of individual events budgets as required.
Our ideal candidate will
Offer the following experience:
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A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (education, event management, healthcare, etc.).
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Proven experience in education resources planning and management, ideally within a similar professional body or learned society.
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Proven experience of planning and executing educational events, preferably in the healthcare or professional association sector.
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Excellent project management skills with attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write for a variety of audiences, and able to demonstrate an innovative and creative approach
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Strong financial and budgetary management skills.
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Proven experience of managing, resources, workloads, deadlines, time etc.
Meet the following expectations:
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A willingness to work flexibly as the role demands including the need to attend meetings/events/social events at weekends or evenings (essential)
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Ability and willingness to travel (essential)
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A willingness to commit to their own professional and personal development
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Ability to follow society governance, process, and SOPs etc.
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Have excellent negotiating and influencing skills
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A willingness to protect and champion the IPS brand and reputation
Application Process:
We are committed to an anonymous recruitment process during the initial hiring stages to reduce any unconscious bias. This approach ensures a fair and equitable assessment of all candidates before shortlisting.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
Join us in making a significant impact on public health and infection prevention. Apply today to become a part of the Infection Prevention Society team!
Registered Charity
6 - 10
To collaborate with, educate and bring together policy makers / health & care communities to influence and improve evidence-based IPC practice for all
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
In September 2024, National Numeracy launched a new ‘Schools & Families’ programme to support Primary School staff, parents and carers in increasing pupils’ confidence with numbers, positive feelings about maths, and awareness of the value of maths outside of the classroom. The programme also works to improve parents’, carers’, and school staff’s own confidence with numbers and with supporting children with their maths.
The programme has been hugely successful and is growing rapidly – we have now secured funding to deliver activity in all four nations of the UK and we are working with almost 300 schools currently.
The Schools & Families Programme Officer will support the Schools & Families Programme Manager in managing fast-paced activity across the UK, particularly delivering online training directly to school staff, recruiting schools, and visiting selected schools to ensure the success of the programme.
We are looking for someone who can support with this dynamic activity, is flexible, able to manage their time, and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the charity. National Numeracy has an office in Falmer near Brighton, in East Sussex, but the expectation for this role is that you will be based at home, travelling occasionally as needed across the UK.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.