Activist Engagement Officer

35 Hours, North West, Cardiff or Birmingham with hybrid working

Grade F - £47,745 - £53, 934 per annum* T

here may be further flexibility to the locations advertised. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss if alternative office locations are available.

At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. We know that together we can make change happen. We are the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – so we can see the momentous possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

Are you passionate about EDI and effecting real lasting change, and could your skill set support Nurses to get organised around equalities?

The RCN is at a very exciting moment in its history, and is now planning to embed, enhance and nurture member activism across the UK. We are looking to recruit an Activist Engagement Officer to sit within the Activist Engagement Team in the new RCN Activism Academy.

This post will play a key role in the enhancement of activism across the UK. Working under the supervision of the Lead for Activist Communities, the Activist Engagement Officer will support to improve the experience of active members. They will engage directly with members who want to become active to find ways in which to do so, whilst also encouraging already active members to progress along the activism ladder. They will work closely with the Lead for Activist Communities to explore and enhance already existing activist roles, alongside fostering new alternative routes into activism.

This post will help to build and support equalities activism across the UK, and is an exciting opportunity to work with the EDI team to support the development of new equalities structures. This will support the implementation of the RCN EDI strategy alongside the RCN Activism Strategy, to meet key objectives in line with the RCN’s 5 Year Plan such as trebling rep numbers and improving member activism. They will support in developing engagement both through local structures, and through activist networks.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team at its inception and be part of something bigger than yourself.