Engagement Lead / Engagement and Communications Lead
Spider is advertising on behalf of our client who is seeking an Engagement Lead / Engagement and Communications Lead for the WorkWell programme. This newly created role is full‑time, fixed‑term until 31 March 2027, with potential for extension.
As the Engagement Lead, you will develop, coordinate and deliver a comprehensive engagement and communications approach for the WorkWell programme across the Central East region, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed, engaged and aligned with programme objectives. You will collaborate with WorkWell Hub Leaders and report directly to the organisation. The role requires flexibility to travel across East Anglia, support events and deliver presentations.
Interviews will be held from 1 May 2026. The position is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The work model is hybrid: a minimum of one day per week in the Peterborough office, approximately two days at WorkWell Hubs, and two days home working.
Company Benefits
* Competitive Salary: £36,000 per annum
* Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with an annual leave purchase scheme
* Pension: Enhanced employer contribution
* Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax‑saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of the WorkWell communications and engagement strategy, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with programme objectives.
* Build and maintain relationships with GP practices, primary care teams, local authorities, community services and voluntary sector organisations, acting as a key point of contact.
* Plan and deliver engagement activities, events, workshops, webinars and presentations; promote, attend and evaluate them.
* Create and manage high‑quality content across briefings, newsletters, presentations, FAQs, digital platforms and social media.
* Gather, analyse and report on stakeholder feedback to continuously improve communications and engagement.
* Ensure all communications and activities comply with safeguarding, data protection, health and safety and organisational policies.
About You
We are looking for a values‑driven individual with a strong affinity for the organisation’s mission and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will have confidence around disability, understand the social model, its impact and be passionate about social change.
You will have proven experience in communications or stakeholder engagement within voluntary sector, public sector or multi‑stakeholder environments. You possess skills in developing strategies, organising events and using feedback and data to improve outcomes. You are proficient in digital tools, platforms and analytics, and familiar with governance, data protection and information sharing requirements. You must be willing to travel across East Anglia and have your own transport.
About the Client
The client is a leading disability charity working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Their Day Opportunities Services provide vital support to enable adults with disabilities to live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives.
EEO & Accessibility Statement
The role is open to all candidates and the company is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know.
Eligibility
The post is subject to a Basic DBS check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.
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