Culture & Engagement Officer

Fosterbradford; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child welfare organization in Bradford is seeking a Culture and Engagement Officer to lead employee engagement initiatives and promote inclusive workplace culture. The role involves supporting staff networks, enhancing engagement platforms, and organizing events to foster connection. Candidates should have a strong background in employee engagement, knowledge of EDIB principles, and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role with competitive benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

31 days annual leave, rising to 34

Professional development opportunities

Excellent Local Government pension

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering employee engagement initiatives or working in an Organisational Development environment.
• Sound understanding of EDIB principles and practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Creative and forward-thinking mindset, bringing fresh ideas to drive engagement and culture.
• Self-motivated and confident in working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Champion staff voice: Support our staff networks and help roll out new branding.
• Enhance engagement platforms: Design employee surveys and deliver focus groups.
• Ensure voices are heard: Direct feedback and create effective feedback loops.
• Bring people together: Organize engaging events that connect and inspire.
• Embed values: Support culture initiatives and develop a behaviour framework.

Skills

Employee engagement initiatives

EDIB principles

Interpersonal communication

Creativity

Self-motivation

Job description

# Culture & Engagement Officer## Job Introduction**Culture and Engagement Officer****Salary:**Grade PO1, £38,220 - £40,777 Temporary – 12 months37 hours per weekHybrid – enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working 2 - 3 days in our Bradford office and the remainder working from home. At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are on a mission to transform our workplace culture and boost employee engagement. This is your chance to be part of that change. As our Culture and Engagement Officer, you will help create an environment where every colleague feels valued, heard, and connected. This is a brand-new role, which is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creativity and ideas to life.You will work with colleagues across the organisation, at all levels, and collaborate with external partners such as Inclusive Employers and Wellbeing of Women. If you are independent, innovative and passionate about making a difference to workplace culture, this role is for you. **About the Role**Join our innovative and welcoming Organisational Development Team.Our team has already made significant strides in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) - from establishing an EDIB Board, supporting vital staff networks, and delivering a calendar of inspiring events. Now, we are ready to take things further.We are expanding our team to strengthen employee engagement and embed a positive, values-driven culture across the organisation. That is where you come in.**You Will:*** Champion staff voice: Support our staff networks and help roll out our new ‘Your Voice’ branding.* Enhance engagement platforms: Contribute to the design of employee surveys and help deliver meaningful focus groups.* Ensure voices are heard: Direct feedback to the right places and create effective feedback loops.* Bring people together: Help organise engaging events that connect and inspire.* Embed our values: Support culture initiatives, including developing a behaviour framework aligned to our organisational values.* Drive EDIB forward: Assist with accreditations, EDIB Board activities, health initiatives, and Inclusion Champions.Our strategic vision and are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.**To be successful in this role you will need:*** Proven experience in delivering employee engagement initiatives, or working within an Organisational Development environment* Sound understanding of EDIB principles and practices* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels* A creative and forward-thinking mindset, bringing fresh ideas to drive engagement and culture* Self-motivated and confident in working independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team**You will also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:*** Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays* Professional development and career progression opportunities* Excellent Local Government pension* Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave* Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counsellingFor full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.**When writing your personal statement, please provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the ‘About You’ section of the Job Description.**We are fully committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact [e-mail] arrange an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Nassem, Organisational Development Lead, on [e-mail] or Dale Hipperson (Head of Organisational Development) at [e-mail] (please note, there could be a delay in response over the festive period). **Closing Date:** Sunday 4 January 2026**Interviews:**Monday 12 January 2026The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Culture & Engagement Officer* **Salary** Grade PO1, £38,220 - £40,777* **Job Reference** bradfordcft/TP/653/437* **Contract Type** Full Time / Fixed Term* **Closing Date** 04 January, 2026* **Job Category** People & Talent* **Location** Bradford, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 15 December, 2025