Healthwatch Sunderland Engagement Officer

North East Ambition; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Sunderland is seeking an Engagement Officer to engage with local communities, design and evaluate engagement activities, and present user-friendly reports. The successful candidate will have a passion for community work, a full driving licence, and a willingness to work flexible hours. This role is vital for ensuring local voices are heard in health and social care improvements.

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference and capturing the voice of local people in Sunderland.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to work outside office hours on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a wide range of communities of interest.
• Design, deliver and evaluate a range of community-based engagement activities.
• Develop effective and positive working relationships with organisations and networks within the voluntary and community sector.
• Gather, analyse and present the views of local people in user‑friendly reports.
• Collaborate with local health and care providers.

Skills

Community engagement

Relationship building

Data analysis

Job description

HW Sunderland Engagement Officer

30 hours per week

Pro rata salary £21,512.43 per annum

Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care. We ensure that NHS and social care leaders hear the voices of those who use their services and use feedback to improve care.

We are looking to recruit an Engagement Officer to join a well-established team working across and representing the local community within Sunderland.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a wide range of communities of interest
• Design, deliver and evaluate a range of community based engagement activities
• Develop effective and positive working relationships with organisations and networks within the voluntary and community sector
• Gather, analyse and present the views of local people in user‑friendly reports
• Collaborate with local health and care providers

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference and capturing the voice of local people in Sunderland
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car
• Willingness to work outside office hours on occasion

Application

To book an informal discussion with Anna Gillingham or Helen Dent please email [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026 at midnight