Culture & Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £40,777 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | BD5 0QL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bradford Children and Families Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 437 |
Summary
Culture and Engagement Officer
Salary: Grade PO1, £38,220 - £40,777
Temporary – 12 months
37 hours per week
Hybrid – enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working 2 - 3 days in our Bradford office and the remainder working from home.
Are you ready to make a real difference?
At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are on a mission to transform our workplace culture and boost employee engagement. This is your chance to be part of that change.
As our Culture and Engagement Officer, you will help create an environment where every colleague feels valued, heard, and connected.
This is a brand-new role, which is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creativity and ideas to life.
You will work with colleagues across the organisation, at all levels, and collaborate with external partners such as Inclusive Employers and Wellbeing of Women.
If you are independent, innovative and passionate about making a difference to workplace culture, this role is for you.
Ready to make an impact? Join us to shape a culture that empowers colleagues to improve the lives of children and families.
About the Role
Join our innovative and welcoming Organisational Development Team.
Our team has already made significant strides in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) - from establishing an EDIB Board, supporting vital staff networks, and delivering a calendar of inspiring events. Now, we are ready to take things further.
We are expanding our team to strengthen employee engagement and embed a positive, values-driven culture across the organisation. That is where you come in.
You Will:
Champion staff voice: Support our staff networks and help roll out our new ‘Your Voice’ branding.
Enhance engagement platforms: Contribute to the design of employee surveys and help deliver meaningful focus groups.
Ensure voices are heard: Direct feedback to the right places and create effective feedback loops.
Bring people together: Help organise engaging events that connect and inspire.
Embed our values: Support culture initiatives, including developing a behaviour framework aligned to our organisational values.
Drive EDIB forward: Assist with accreditations, EDIB Board activities, health initiatives, and Inclusion Champions.
Our strategic vision and values are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.
Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Proven experience in delivering employee engagement initiatives, or working within an Organisational Development environment
Sound understanding of EDIB principles and practices
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
A creative and forward-thinking mindset, bringing fresh ideas to drive engagement and culture
Self-motivated and confident in working independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team
You will also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Excellent Local Government pension
Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.
When writing your personal statement, please provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the ‘About You’ section of the Job Description.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact careers@bradfordcft.org.uk.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Nassem, Organisational Development Lead, on charlotte.nassem@bradfordcft.org.uk or Dale Hipperson (Head of Organisational Development) at dale.hipperson@bradfordcft.org.uk (please note, there could be a delay in response over the festive period).
Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026
Interviews: Monday 12 January 2026
Salary: Grade PO1, £38,220 - £40,777
Temporary – 12 months
37 hours per week
Hybrid – enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working 2 - 3 days in our Bradford office and the remainder working from home.
Are you ready to make a real difference?
At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are on a mission to transform our workplace culture and boost employee engagement. This is your chance to be part of that change.
As our Culture and Engagement Officer, you will help create an environment where every colleague feels valued, heard, and connected.
This is a brand-new role, which is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creativity and ideas to life.
You will work with colleagues across the organisation, at all levels, and collaborate with external partners such as Inclusive Employers and Wellbeing of Women.
If you are independent, innovative and passionate about making a difference to workplace culture, this role is for you.
Ready to make an impact? Join us to shape a culture that empowers colleagues to improve the lives of children and families.
About the Role
Join our innovative and welcoming Organisational Development Team.
Our team has already made significant strides in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) - from establishing an EDIB Board, supporting vital staff networks, and delivering a calendar of inspiring events. Now, we are ready to take things further.
We are expanding our team to strengthen employee engagement and embed a positive, values-driven culture across the organisation. That is where you come in.
You Will:
Champion staff voice: Support our staff networks and help roll out our new ‘Your Voice’ branding.
Enhance engagement platforms: Contribute to the design of employee surveys and help deliver meaningful focus groups.
Ensure voices are heard: Direct feedback to the right places and create effective feedback loops.
Bring people together: Help organise engaging events that connect and inspire.
Embed our values: Support culture initiatives, including developing a behaviour framework aligned to our organisational values.
Drive EDIB forward: Assist with accreditations, EDIB Board activities, health initiatives, and Inclusion Champions.
Our strategic vision and values are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.
Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Proven experience in delivering employee engagement initiatives, or working within an Organisational Development environment
Sound understanding of EDIB principles and practices
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
A creative and forward-thinking mindset, bringing fresh ideas to drive engagement and culture
Self-motivated and confident in working independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team
You will also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Excellent Local Government pension
Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.
When writing your personal statement, please provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the ‘About You’ section of the Job Description.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact careers@bradfordcft.org.uk.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Nassem, Organisational Development Lead, on charlotte.nassem@bradfordcft.org.uk or Dale Hipperson (Head of Organisational Development) at dale.hipperson@bradfordcft.org.uk (please note, there could be a delay in response over the festive period).
Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026
Interviews: Monday 12 January 2026
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