Head of Engagement

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking an experienced Head of Engagement to act as a liaison between flood risk management organizations and communities. The role, based across the UK, involves overseeing community projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading a team. Essential skills include excellent communication and expertise in partnership working. This is a full-time, permanent position with travel requirements. Applications close on 19th November.

Qualifications

• Driver with own car.
• Direct flooding experience is valuable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure outstanding delivery of community projects.
• Engage and empower communities, advocating for change.
• Develop the Recovery Services offer.
• Line manage staff and foster collaboration.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Secure and manage new projects in line with strategy.
• Provide data and research for political influencing.
• Support junior team members in project management.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders

Experience in managing teams and projects

Solution-focused mindset

Job description

Head of Engagement

Location: Wales/Midlands (Remote with national travel)

Salary: £41,000

Contract: Permanent / Fulltime

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with national charity that supports community affected or at risk for flooding, in the search for an experienced Head of Engagement.

About the Role

This senior leadership position is pivotal acting as the bridge between flood risk management organisations and the communities we support. Your role will involve significant national travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Engagement will:

• Oversee and ensure outstanding delivery of community projects.
• Engage and empower communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes. Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
• Develop the Recovery Services offer.
• Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships.
• Secure and manage new and existing projects in line with our strategy.
• Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities.
• Support junior team members in project management and delivery roles. Manage development pathways for team members.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
• Manage partnerships and competing agendas for the benefit of communities.
• Identify new income streams and initiatives, working with the team to develop these.
• Develop and enhance our community engagement and recovery services.

Essential Requirements

The Head of Engagement will need:

• Driver with own car
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
• Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Solution-focused mindset.
• Direct flooding experience is valuable but not essential.

Applications close on the 19th of November

Interviews will be on 24th and 26th of November

To Apply:

Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Head of Engagement position further.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.