Public Engagement Co-ordinator

WEBRECRUIT; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job description

Public Engagement Co-ordinator
Derbyshire

The Organisation

Our client is an environmental charity. They are now looking for a Public Engagement Co-ordinator to join them on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours (3 days) per week for a fixed term from 12th May 2025 to 31st December 2026.

Our Client’s Commitment to You

- Salary of £35,995 - £39,824 per annum FTE (£21,889 - £24,217 per annum for 22.5 hours)
- Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
- 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on gym memberships

This is a truly inspiring opportunity for a passionate project manager or community engagement professional to join one of the most exciting projects in our client’s pioneering organisation.

By shaping public engagement in one of the UK’s most unique landscapes, you’ll play a central role in their mission to champion nature, celebrate heritage, and create an inclusive legacy for future generations to explore and enjoy.

Plus, working part-time in a flexible, supportive environment, you’ll enjoy the rare chance to balance your professional impact with personal wellbeing – all while helping to deliver events, projects, and initiatives that make a lasting difference.

Your Role

As a Public Engagement Co-ordinator, you will lead meaningful and inclusive programmes that help people connect with the rich landscape and heritage of a unique area in Derbyshire. You’ll oversee the development and delivery of inspiring public engagement initiatives, including a cultural heritage research programme, outdoor learning resources, and a scheme that supports grassroots projects celebrating local identity.

Managing a small but dedicated team, you’ll ensure volunteering and education activities are impactful and well-aligned, while working with external partners to deliver archaeological digs, landscape surveys, and historical research projects that place local communities at their heart.

Additionally, you will:

1. Line manage the Community Engagement Officer and Heritage Education Officer
2. Review and manage external contracts
3. Administer events and bookings
4. Create engaging content for web, social media, and newsletters
5. Work with the Finance Officer to manage budgets for public-facing programmes

What You’ll Bring

To be considered as a Public Engagement Co-ordinator, you will need:

1. Experience within the heritage, voluntary, environmental, or education sector or a similar role
2. Experience of project planning and management, including budgets
3. Experience of developing and delivering training face-to-face and online
4. Experience of developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for learning activities
5. Knowledge of outreach and community engagement issues

Other organisations may call this role Environmental Engagement Co-ordinator, Engagement Executive, Engagement Development Co-ordinator, or Activity and Engagement Co-ordinator.

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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