Communications and Engagement Officer
Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week (some evening and weekend work may be necessary to carry out the duties of this post)
Salary: £36,114 per annum (FTE) – Pay review pending
Location: Rotherham
The Communications and Engagement Officer will work closely with all VAR colleagues to support the greater participation of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups and organisations at both strategic and operational levels across networks and partnerships in the Rotherham Borough.
Using appropriate communication, information and service access vehicles (including the VAR Bulletin, Members Newsletter, Rotherham Gismo website and social media channels), you will be responsible for planning and developing an internal and external marketing, communications and engagement strategy to support VCS ‘voice and influence’.
This key and varied role requires someone who has experience of working within an engagement and communications environment, with the ability to develop and maintain websites, manage multiple social media channels and excellent networking skills being a key requisite.
With demonstrable relevant experience, ideally within the VCS, this role requires someone with exceptional communication skills in order to forge strong working relationships with colleagues across VAR, the VCS, external partners, stakeholders and suppliers.
Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 16th of March 2026.
To apply for this role, please send in your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role,
Interviews are likely to be held on Tuesday, 24th of March 2026 at The Spectrum. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received