Engagement Officer

Engagement Officer – Are you ready to make a positive impact on the community and help deliver a mission?

Pioneer Sailing Trust are looking for a passionate Engagement Officer to join their team on a fixed term basis in Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex.

About Pioneer Sailing Trust:

The Pioneer Sailing Trust (The Trust) is widely recognised for its leadership within the heritage sector including the restoration of historic vessels and delivering programmes that leverage maritime and heritage to engage and benefit communities. Over 20 years, The Trust has successfully delivered multiple heritage boat restorations, together with successful sustainable operational models. Our programme portfolio includes skills training, apprenticeships, sail training, and community engagement that reach a wide and diverse audience.  Through further partnerships, we will reach and connect with more people in the community, from the disadvantaged to the elderly, to make a lasting positive difference to their lives. 

Fantastic Company Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Nest Pensions scheme

About the Role:

This role is essential in ensuring the successful delivery of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project. As an Engagement Officer, you will help extend and improve our training and restoration facility, Harker’s Yard, restore two iconic historic vessels, develop new learning pathways to increase community access and engagement, support community recovery from recent socioeconomic and mental health impacts, and widely promote the project and its opportunities to various communities. You will be working 37 hours per week, working Monday – Friday and occasional weekends and evening, 8.15 – 4.15pm. This is a Fixed term contract for 5 years and you will report to the Operations Director.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Education Manager and Development Coach to liaise with all stakeholders
• Manage and organise community outreach initiatives with educators, disadvantaged groups, volunteers, event attendees, and hobbyists
• Promote, recruit, and organise the infrastructure needed for voluntary positions.
• Organise meetings both on-site and off-site
• Advertise and promote the NLHF project through printed materials, the website, and social media
• Manage and distribute literature about opportunities within the project
• Produce, record, and share information with PST and all funders
• Organise educational outreach days both on land and at sea
• Promote PST through talks, seminars, and other ad-hoc opportunities
• Collect and evaluate feedback data to continuously improve our programmes
• Handle broad day-to-day administrative tasks related to the NLHF Activity Plan

About You:

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of engaging a broad range of people, knowledge of health and safety, data management, and equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. You must demonstrate enthusiasm for the work and mission of PST, have an interest in making a workplace accessible to diverse groups, and possess knowledge of heritage, the environment, and local history. Experience in education, administration, public engagement, and event management is essential, as well as proficiency in team and individual working. You should be self-motivated, personable, adaptable, and flexible, with a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Understanding of the charitable sector, experience in the maritime sector, and an undergraduate qualification or equivalent are desirable. Must be flexible to work occasional weekend and evenings.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Community Engagement, Volunteer Management, Heritage Projects, Maritime Restoration, Education Outreach, Event Coordination, Youth Development, Harker’s Yard, NLHF Project, Engagement Officer, Sales, Business Development

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