Culture & Engagement Officer

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Bradford is seeking a Culture and Engagement Officer to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement. This role involves championing staff voice, improving engagement platforms, and embedding organizational values. Candidates should have experience in engagement initiatives, a solid understanding of EDIB principles, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers hybrid working, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave – 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Excellent Local Government pension

Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave

Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering employee engagement initiatives, or working within an Organisational Development environment.
• Sound understanding of EDIB principles and practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• A creative and forward-thinking mindset, bringing fresh ideas to drive engagement and culture.
• Self-motivated and confident in working independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support staff networks and help roll out new 'Your Voice' branding.
• Contribute to the design of employee surveys and deliver meaningful focus groups.
• Direct feedback to the right places and create effective feedback loops.
• Help organise engaging events that connect and inspire.
• Support culture initiatives, including developing a behaviour framework aligned to organisational values.
• Assist with accreditations, EDIB Board activities, health initiatives, and Inclusion Champions.

Skills

Employee engagement initiatives

EDIB principles and practices

Interpersonal and communication skills

Creative mindset

Self-motivated

Job description

Culture and Engagement Officer

Salary: Grade PO1, £38,220 - £40,777

Temporary – 12 months

37 hours per week

Hybrid – enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working 2 - 3 days in our Bradford office and the remainder working from home.

Are you ready to make a real difference?

At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are on a mission to transform our workplace culture and boost employee engagement. This is your chance to be part of that change.

As our Culture and Engagement Officer, you will help create an environment where every colleague feels valued, heard, and connected.

This is a brand-new role, which is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creativity and ideas to life.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation, at all levels, and collaborate with external partners such as Inclusive Employers and Wellbeing of Women.

If you are independent, innovative and passionate about making a difference to workplace culture, this role is for you.

Ready to make an impact? Join us to shape a culture that empowers colleagues to improve the lives of children and families.

About the Role

Join our innovative and welcoming Organisational Development Team.

Our team has already made significant strides in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) – from establishing an EDIB Board, supporting vital staff networks, and delivering a calendar of inspiring events. Now, we are ready to take things further.

We are expanding our team to strengthen employee engagement and embed a positive, values-driven culture across the organisation. That is where you come in.

You Will:

• Champion staff voice: Support our staff networks and help roll out our new “Your Voice” branding.
• Enhance engagement platforms: Contribute to the design of employee surveys and help deliver meaningful focus groups.
• Ensure voices are heard: Direct feedback to the right places and create effective feedback loops.
• Bring people together: Help organise engaging events that connect and inspire.
• Embed our values: Support culture initiatives, including developing a behaviour framework aligned to our organisational values.
• Drive EDIB forward: Assist with accreditations, EDIB Board activities, health initiatives, and Inclusion Champions.

Our strategic vision and values are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven experience in delivering employee engagement initiatives, or working within an Organisational Development environment
• Sound understanding of EDIB principles and practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• A creative and forward-thinking mindset, bringing fresh ideas to drive engagement and culture
• Self-motivated and confident in working independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team

Benefits

• Generous annual leave – 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Excellent Local Government pension
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling

When writing your personal statement, please provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the ‘About You’ section of the Job Description.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact [e-mail].

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Nassem, Organisational Development Lead, on [e-mail] or Dale Hipperson (Head of Organisational Development) at [e-mail] (please note, there could be a delay in response over the festive period).

Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026

Interviews: Monday 12 January 2026