Engagement Officer

About tEC

Established in 1993, the Environment Centre (tEC) is an independent charity that aims to help people keep warm and well in their homes, reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and encourage sustainability. We do this by supporting others to take action, working with individuals, community groups, charities, schools, businesses and local government. We are the trusted local centre for information and support for home energy efficiency and sustainability.

We work across Hampshire and our current projects focus on energy efficiency, affordable warmth, sustainable living and air quality. You can find out more about our work here: www.environmentcentre.com.

About the role

As Engagement Officer, you will deliver a range of activities, working with communities, and individuals across Hampshire to raise awareness of affordable warmth, air quality and sustainability issues and increase engagement with our advice and support services. You will support our community outreach activities and engage with stakeholders.

The successful applicant will be an excellent verbal and written communicator with good attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, enthusiastic and customer focused, with a passion for helping others.

We will consider applications for a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.

We offer hybrid working (a mix of office and home based), a supportive team culture and generous holiday leave. We will be happy to discuss our hybrid working model at the interview stage. There may be an opportunity to extend the role beyond the initial contract period of 18 months; however, this will depend on funding availability, timing, and the success of the post holder in the role.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Key responsibilities and expectations

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to effectively identify and engage stakeholders in Hampshire communities.
• Deliver a range of initiatives to engage with residents, frontline workers and other stakeholders on affordable warmth, air quality and sustainability.
• Organising and running events, delivering training sessions and supporting tEC staff to increase interaction with our projects and services, this could include developing links with target communities, participating in door knocking and preparing mail-outs as part of specific campaigns
• Provide appropriate advice where necessary, by telephone, email, or in person, on affordable warmth, air quality and sustainability topics
• Contribute to tEC communications including photos, case studies, social media, website content and press.
• Monitor and report on progress against objectives, using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Support other administrative work to contribute to overall tEC objectives, as required.

Any other duties relevant to the work of the post holder may be assigned as requested by Senior Management. In addition, the post holder must comply with tEC’s general expectations of all employees.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 9th January 2026
Intended interview dates: 19th to 22nd January 2026

If you need additional support through the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or call 02380 336172 to discuss alternative arrangements.