Overview
Culture and Engagement Officer — Where people thrive, culture comes alive. Location: Derby (With Travel) | Salary: Dependent on experience
At Right Legal Group, we reshape legal services to be clear, accessible, and client focused. As specialists in estate planning and wills, we help people leave behind emotional legacies while keeping families connected and supported. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
The Opportunity: Culture & Engagement Officer
As our Culture & Engagement Officer, you will shape the employee experience by designing and delivering initiatives that bring our values to life and support the business in achieving its goals. You will lead on engagement strategies, internal communications, and DEI initiatives that foster inclusion, collaboration, and accountability. From team building and recognition programs to wellness campaigns and feedback loops, you will ensure our culture is felt across every team and touchpoint.
You will work closely with the People Team and senior leaders to embed engagement into the rhythm of the business, supporting retention, morale, and operational excellence. Whether coordinating business updates, empowering Culture Champions, or analysing survey data to drive improvement, your work will influence how our people feel, perform, and grow. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are passionate about people and culture and want to help shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.
What Youll Do: Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver engagement strategies aligned with RLG's mission, values, and business priorities
* Lead culture-building initiatives including wellness, team-building, and internal campaigns
* Develop and implement DEI strategy, including training, awareness, and external partnerships
* Oversee internal communications and coordinate key engagement events and business updates
* Empower Culture Champions to lead local initiatives and advocate for company values
* Manage inclusive recognition programs that celebrate achievements and support talent strategy
* Run regular employee surveys and pulse checks to gather feedback and assess engagement
* Analyse feedback data to identify trends and collaborate on action plans
* Coordinate cross-functional delivery of engagement initiatives with commercial awareness
* Report progress to leadership and continuously refine strategies based on outcomes and best practice
Youll Hear From You If
* You're passionate about building inclusive, people-first environments that drive performance
* You thrive on turning feedback into action and continuously improving the employee experience
* You bring clarity, structure, and empathy to everything—from communications to culture design
* You're confident navigating stakeholder relationships and influencing across all levels
* You're commercially aware and always thinking ahead to balance delivery with strategic impact
* You love data—not just for reporting, but for shaping smarter decisions and meaningful change
* You're energised by mentoring others and creating space for talent to grow
* You believe culture is built through consistency, communication, and everyday leadership
* You're comfortable challenging the status quo and proposing creative, scalable solutions
Why Join Right Legal Group
* Empowering culture with a workplace built on empowerment and ownership, where collaboration replaces hierarchy
* Annual career planning support, giving employees the opportunity to submit a Personal Business Plan and work with directors to achieve goals
* Professional development qualification funded by the business
* Health benefits through Westfield Health, including 24/7 well-being resources
* 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing to 25 days after 2 years
* Team celebrations and events to foster connection
* Pension contributions through NEST
The Application Process
* Intro call with our recruitment team
* 1st stage Teams call interview with our People and Performance Manager
* In-person 2nd stage interview at our Derby Head Office
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Political Organizations
Derby, England, United Kingdom
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