Communications and Engagement Officer

£36,114 per annum (FTE) - Pay review pending

Hours:

Up to 37 hours per week (some evening and weekend work may be necessary to carry out the duties of this post)

Contract:

Permanent

Deadline:

12 noon on Monday 16th March 2026.

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.

To apply for this role, please send in your CV and a covering letter (outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role) and send to: re or by post to: HR, Voluntary Action Rotherham, The Spectrum, Coke Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HX
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For an informal chat about the post, please contact Shafiq Hussain on or email shafi

Monday 2nd March 2026, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 18th March 2026.

£13.61 per hour, FTE £24,770.20, Pro-rata £19,816.16 (+ 3% from 1 May 2026)