Engagement Officer x2

Salary: £29,849 per annum

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out 
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Location: Regular travel to Woodberry Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands
and Camley Street Natural Park, with ad hoc travel to additional sites

Flexible working: occasional home working is available in this position
(likely max 1 day per week). Flexible working requests are available from day one

Role & Responsibilities 

Our Engagement Officers will play a key role in making London Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves
more inclusive, welcoming, and relevant to London’s diverse communities. Working closely with
the Engagement Manager, you will lead targeted outreach and build meaningful relationships with
underrepresented local groups, co-creating engagement activities that reflect community needs
and help break down barriers to accessing green spaces. 

• Plan, promote, and deliver a diverse calendar of public and community events across London
  Wildlife Trust’s visitor hubs, including Woodberry Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands, Camley Street Natural Park, and
  partner sites.
• Build and maintain inclusive relationships with local community groups, ensuring co-created
  activities that reflect their needs and reduce barriers to accessing green space.
• Coordinate logistics for events and engagement activities, including booking facilitators,
  preparing resources, and ensuring smooth operational delivery.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to create promotional materials and share
  engaging content that highlights opportunities and impact.
• Supervise sessional staff and volunteers, supporting their involvement in public and
  community engagement activities.
• Monitor and evaluate engagement outcomes using feedback forms, visitor surveys, and
  internal databases to support continual improvement.
• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding and health & safety procedures,
  including accurate reporting of incidents or near misses.
• Contribute to wider Learning & Engagement team initiatives and events, sharing insights
  and updates with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Our ideal Engagement Officer:

• Demonstrable experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering inclusive public and
  community events.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences across
  face-to-face and digital channels.
• Organised, proactive, and adaptable, with a solution-focused mindset and the initiative to
  work independently.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive engagement
  practices.
• Passionate about connecting people with nature and committed to making green spaces
  welcoming for all.

(Please see job description for full person specification)

Please note that we are recruiting for x2 Engagement Officers, with one focussing on Public Events and one focussing on Communities. Please see separate adverts and job descriptions on our website through the application link.

Closing Date: 9am 28th July

Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 5th & 12th August and reasonable
adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or
in-person. 

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you! 

Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone’s neighbourhood. To
achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our
team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities. Find out more about
London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/…. 

We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people
and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to
safeguarding here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/….