Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 - 17:00

Based: Northumberland

Salary: £30,000 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Northumberland

Role description: Officer

Job Description

The Engagement Officer will play a key role within Vision Northumberland by providing coordination and support on a range of events, processes and initiatives to enhance the lives of sensory impaired people living in Northumberland.

They will develop an essential key link between the individual and the community, enabling people with a sensory impairment to live independently, happily and safely.

The role will work closely with key stakeholders: people with lived experience of sensory loss; with Vision Northumberland’s Groups across the county; and with numerous collaborator/partner organisations/service providers/ voluntary sector and public sector organisations.

The Engagement Officer will be responsible for the implementation of Vision Northumberland’s Engagement Strategy.

The role will report to the Operational Lead.

About Vision Northumberland

We are a respected local charity supporting several thousand sensory impaired people across Northumberland.

Our services encompass one-to-one advice, information, advocacy, as well as peer support groups and various activities.

We work closely with health, social care, and community partners to ensure that sensory impaired people are recognised and supported.

Our passionate and diverse team is dedicated to making Northumberland a better place for those with sensory impairments.

Skills Required

An understanding of sensory loss and the wider community.

Experience in community engagement or community development roles with a passion for community collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes.

Sound stakeholder management and communication skill; with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Experience in event coordination.

Experience in delivery of awareness training.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office suite and CRM systems.

Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities; to manage multiple tasks and meet challenging deadlines with judgement and robustness.

Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team; but also, to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

What We Offer

• An attractive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Good contributory pension scheme
• Free parking
• Professional growth: Access to training, mentoring, and opportunities to advance your career.
• Inclusive culture: Be part of a diverse team where every voice is valued.
• Impact: The opportunity to see the difference your work makes each day.

Vision Northumberland is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. As a sight loss charity, we particularly encourage applicants who are visually impaired to apply.

Please note, this post is subject to a DBS check.

To apply for this post please send a CV and a covering letter by 29.05.2026 outlining your suitability for the post to ruth.speirs@vision-northumberland.org.  Please title your email ‘Application for Engagement Officer’.