Location
Regular travel to Woodberry Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands and Camley Street Natural Park, with ad hoc travel to additional sites.

Hours
Flexible working: occasional home working is available in this position (likely max 1 day per week). Flexible working requests are available from day one.

Salary
£29,849 per annum

Benefits
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure. Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out. Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare. Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

About the Role
Our Engagement Officers will play a key role in making London Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves more inclusive, welcoming, and relevant to London’s diverse communities. Working closely with the Engagement Manager, you will lead targeted outreach and build meaningful relationships with underrepresented local groups, co-creating engagement activities that reflect community needs and help break down barriers to accessing green spaces. You will plan, promote, and deliver a diverse calendar of public and community events across London Wildlife Trust’s visitor hubs, including Woodberry Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands, Camley Street Natural Park, and partner sites. You will build and maintain inclusive relationships with local community groups, ensuring co-created activities that reflect their needs and reduce barriers to accessing green space. Additionally, you will coordinate logistics for events and engagement activities, including booking facilitators, preparing resources, and ensuring smooth operational delivery. You will work with the Marketing & Communications team to create promotional materials and share engaging content that highlights opportunities and impact. Supervision of sessional staff and volunteers will be part of your responsibilities, supporting their involvement in public and community engagement activities. You will monitor and evaluate engagement outcomes using feedback forms, visitor surveys, and internal databases to support continual improvement. Ensuring all activities comply with safeguarding and health & safety procedures, including accurate reporting of incidents or near misses, will be essential. You will also contribute to wider Learning & Engagement team initiatives and events, sharing insights and updates with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering inclusive public and community events.

About you
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences across face-to-face and digital channels. Organised, proactive, and adaptable, with a solution-focused mindset and the initiative to work independently. Good understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive engagement practices. Passionate about connecting people with nature and committed to making green spaces welcoming for all.

Qualifications
Please see job description for full person specification.

Closing Date
9am 28th July

Interviews
Are scheduled to take place on 5th & 12th August and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.