Head Of Engagement

Yolk Recruitment; Tyseley; Remote; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity organization in the UK seeks a Head of Engagement to oversee community projects and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in team management. The role involves remote work with significant national travel and aims to empower communities affected by flooding. The position is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £41,000.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure outstanding delivery of community projects.
• Engage and empower communities.
• Develop the Recovery Services offer.
• Line manage staff and foster a collaborative environment.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team management

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Head of Engagement

Location: Wales/Midlands (Remote with national travel)

Salary: £41,000

Contract: Permanent / Fulltime

About the Role

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

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

• 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

• 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.

Application Deadline

Applications close on the 19th of November.

Interview Dates

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.