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Monday, 26th October 2026 |
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Social Engagement Officer: Developing People |
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Westminster Abbey |
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£37,674 p.a. |
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Full-Time Position |
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London, England |
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Thursday, 5th November 2026 |
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256 |
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| Job Description |
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This is a new post designed to support the Engagement offer at Westminster Abbey as it enters a new phase of development. The post-holder will be joining the department, formed in 2022 to deepen visitor engagement with Westminster Abbey. The team has been trialling different ways of engaging new audiences and wants to develop this further in line with Abbey strategies.
The post holder will build on skills and employment opportunity-based programmes which the team has been trialling over the last few years with staff, volunteers and community organisations. Examples of these include a volunteer training to deliver guided tours of the Abbey; programmes for staff which give them enrichment opportunities and develop their understanding of the Abbey and its narrative; programmes like the World of Work programme developed with the King’s Trust for young people to give them experience of the workplace
They will also develop and deliver new engagement projects for children, young people and adults that prioritise developing skills and employment opportunities with community organisations. In line with the department strategy and social engagement policy, the Developing People offer focuses on broadening access and deepening personal engagement inspired by the Abbey’s working life and history.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver the Abbey’s skills and employability offer, including tours, workshops and activities for a broad range of audiences through programmes such as World of Work and opportunities for uniformed groups.
• Build and develop relationships with community partners, identifying new opportunities that draw on skills from across the Abbey and support its Social Engagement objectives.
• Develop and oversee work placements and internal development opportunities, including work shadowing, placements and secondments, ensuring high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Coordinate and promote employability and skills programmes, working with colleagues and partners to manage programme administration, marketing and engagement, and support the growth of the Engagement Ambassador programme.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of programmes, developing effective evaluation methods, maintaining accurate data and using insights to inform future activities and measure success.
• Work collaboratively across the Engagement team and wider Abbey, including developing digital content, recruiting and supporting Engagement Volunteers and Ambassadors, and contributing to adult, family and community programmes where required. |
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• A strong knowledge and understanding of informal learning, community work or youth engagement, with confidence in using a variety of learning and development approaches.
• Bring significant relevant experience or a degree in a relevant subject, with experience developing and delivering creative engagement events or projects on time and within budget.
• A confident and effective communicator, able to engage successfully with a wide range of audiences, with public speaking skills being an advantage.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, commission and oversee external suppliers, and develop engaging trails, guides and supporting materials.
• A collaborative, proactive and creative team player, bringing an energetic, solutions-focused and innovative approach to their work, with experience of developing digital materials being an advantage.
• Can appreciate and communicate the Abbey’s role as a living church and worshipping community to people of all faiths and none, and is committed to the Abbey’s values and to promoting diversity through its engagement work. |
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To apply for this role please visit Westminster Abbey Career page via the link:
https://careers.westminster-abbey.org/vacancies/256/social-engagement-officer-developing-people.html |
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