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Stella Maris is seeking a part-time to full-time Regional Community Engagement Officer for the North of England to strengthen connections with parishes, schools, and local communities. You will play a central role in raising awareness of the charity’s work, building relationships with clergy and lay leaders, and growing support through fundraising, prayer, and volunteering.
The successful candidate will develop and support a network of parish contacts, lead engagement around our annual Sea Sunday appeal, and build partnerships with Catholic organisations, schools, and maritime stakeholders. You will also organise events and visits that bring communities closer to the mission of Stella Maris.
This is an opportunity to help expand the reach of Stella Maris across the North of England, supporting seafarers and fishers by engaging communities to take action and make a tangible difference.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Seeking a person with a strong understanding of the UK Parliament and how parliamentary processes can be used to support campaigning.
Job description
- Lead parliamentary engagement for the organisation, ensuring MPs and peers are briefed effectively and engaged at the right moments.
- Identify and engage the most relevant MPs, peers and parliamentary staff on key issues, reports, parliamentary moments and campaign activity
- Draft and circulate high-quality parliamentary briefings, email updates and other materials for MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
- Organise meetings with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff, including preparing agendas, briefings and follow-up actions
- Monitor parliamentary developments, including debates, questions, statements, select committee activity and relevant legislation, and advise colleagues on opportunities for engagement
- Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, roundtables, receptions and campaign actions
- Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts, engagement and follow-up
- Investigate the possibility of forming an APPG on the implementation of Covid Inquiry Recommendations with a suitable Member of Parliament as the chair.
- Support the development and delivery of campaign activity that advances the organisation’s objectives.
- Contribute to campaign planning around major reports, anniversaries, parliamentary moments and external developments
- Assist with drafting campaign materials, including action briefings, supporter emails, event materials and other public-facing content as needed
- Assist with press and media work where required, including drafting press releases, statements, media briefings and ops notes
- Assist with drafting clear and sensitive communications for members and supporters where needed
- Attend campaign activities where required, including meetings and events
- Work flexibly across a small team and support colleagues in different areas of work where needed
Person specification
Essential
- Strong understanding of the UK Parliament and how parliamentary processes can be used to support campaigning
- Experience of engaging effectively with MPs, peers and parliamentary staff
- Experience of drafting clear, persuasive briefings and other written materials for political or policy audiences
- Understanding of how to monitor parliamentary activity and translate it into practical next steps
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to handle external engagement quickly, professionally and sensitively
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required
- Knowledge of, and interest in, current affairs and public policy
- Flexible and willing to contribute across different areas of work in a small team
- Personal belief in and support for the aims of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK
Desirable
- Experience of working in a parliamentary, political, campaigning or policy environment
- Experience of supporting parliamentary events, briefings or stakeholder engagement activity
- Experience of working across campaigning, communications and policy in a small team
Covid-19 has affected us all, but some communities were disproportionately impacted, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities and disabled people, so we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates from those backgrounds.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.