Engagement Coordinator; Community Engagement Job Edinburgh area,Scotland UK,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Engagement Coordinator (Community Engagement)

Engagement Coordinator (Community Engagement)

Final date to receive applications: 29 September 2026

Department: Engagement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Truro

Reporting To: Louise Reid

Compensation: £30,233 / year

Description

We are looking for an approachable, confident and enthusiastic person who enjoys meeting people, making connections and bringing communities together to help end homelessness in Cornwall.

This is a varied, people-focused role, building connections with community groups, schools, clubs, local businesses, volunteers and individuals who want to support St Petrocs. You will help people understand homelessness and the work of St Petrocs, and create opportunities for them to get involved – whether through volunteering, fundraising, events, challenges or community activities.

A key responsibility will be developing and growing community fundraising, helping supporters turn their enthusiasm, skills and connections into valuable support for St Petrocs.

You will also create opportunities for people experiencing homelessness to connect with our supporters and local communities, helping to build positive experiences, understanding and a stronger sense of community.

Working across Cornwall and alongside colleagues throughout St Petrocs, you will support community fundraising, volunteers and community-led projects to make a meaningful impact. You will lead St Petrocs’ community engagement, ensuring opportunities are well organised, enjoyable and purposeful.

What you will get from the role

This role offers the opportunity to connect with people from a wide range of communities across Cornwall, while gaining valuable experience across different areas of Engagement.

As part of a supportive Engagement team, you will develop your skills in community engagement, volunteering, fundraising, events and partnerships, while bringing your own ideas and contributing to projects. It is a role where you can build confidence, broaden your experience and take on new challenges, while seeing the difference your work makes to St Petrocs and the people we support.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 6th October.

Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Some evening and weekend work is required with this role due to the nature of engaging with communities, attending events and supporting volunteers and fundraisers.

A driving licence and the ability to drive will be required, as the role involves regular travel across Cornwall.

What you'll be doing.

Build community relationships – develop St Petrocs’ presence across Cornwall by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community groups, schools, clubs, local organisations and individuals. Help communities understand our work and develop opportunities for meaningful collaboration. Enable local businesses to support St Petrocs through volunteering, fundraising, partnerships and other forms of involvement, including through our Business Club.

Reach new audiences – identify communities, organisations and businesses we are not currently engaging with and develop creative approaches to reach them. Look for new ways to raise awareness of homelessness and introduce St Petrocs to people who may want to support our work.

Create opportunities to get involved – turn interest and enthusiasm into action by helping people get involved, whether through volunteering, fundraising, events, challenges, sharing skills and expertise, making connections or other forms of community involvement. Support community-led ideas and activities, helping people turn their ideas…