Engagement and Support Officer

Who we are?
Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities. Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.

Introduction to the role

We have been successful in securing funding for quite a few engagement projects across Surrey. Currently we only reach about 10% of Disabled people in Surrey so we’re keen to reach more people and these projects will help us do just that! This new role will support our ambition by delivering a wide range of engagement, campaigning support and organisational tasks.

Purpose of the role

The role will involve arranging, attending and supporting many different events across Surrey. This role will mean travelling across Surrey to meet and facilitate events for our members, working directly with partners and communities.

For example, we have secured some funding to develop some visual stories for Alice Holt Forest, near Farnham and some funding to run a series of engagement events in Staines. We anticipate that this role will be at least 50% of the time at events/engagement.

In addition, this role will also provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support across The Coalition. This includes managing our new campaigning project and any future reasonable tasks that may arise as the organisation grows or secures additional funding.

Main responsibilities
1.To manage the projects we have received funding for, this will include:
a. setting up events
b. working with the communications team to promote the events
c. ensuring the reporting is complete for each of the projects
d. Keeping the projects on track
2. To attend events to raise awareness of The Coalition and attract new members
3. Help run virtual social activities organised by The Coalition
4. Work collaboratively with communications team to promote events, opportunities and activities
5. Provide general administrative support across the organisation, including but not limited to preparing documents, reports, taking minutes when required, data entry and database management
6. Carry out further tasks requested and agreed with the Involvement Lead, appropriate to the role and grade of the job.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent organisation and planning skills (E)
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences (E)
• Experience in community engagement and involvement (D)
• Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled or living with a long-term health condition and/or carers (D)
• Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases (E)
• A good level of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative (E)
• Confident presentation skills (D)
• The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so OR the ability to work from our office in Burpham (E)
• Live within Surrey or nearby (E)
• The ability to travel around the county as required to conduct training, including the transportation of equipment (E)
• An understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles (D)

Other requirements

Values: To uphold the values and beliefs of the Organisation

Equality and Diversity: To work inclusively with a diverse range of members and stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity

Health, Safety and Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others

This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Check. We welcome applications from all parts of our community and value diversity.

To apply, please fill in the application form below.

Deadline: 10th April 2026 17:00