At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Copywriting / Journalism
Event management
Marketing strategy
Public relations
Social media marketing

Where

Surrey, KT23 3HW

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week

Deadline

05 Sep 2025

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We are seeking a new Director to lead on the development and implementation of engagement, with the aim of increasing the reach and influence of the Commission. As a Director, you will also contribute to the overall direction of the organisation.

What will you be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in engagement who is passionate about building a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic input and guidance to support aims of Surrey Climate Commission.
Develop a comprehensive engagement strategy aligned with the Commission’s aims.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups.
Ensure that external communications deliver clear, consistent, and accessible messaging.
Work collaboratively with other Directors, the operational team, and volunteers.
Develop and support the creation of newsletters and reports.
Create and support curation of content for the Commission’s website.

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in community engagement, partnership development, and/or stakeholder relations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to high-level planning and decision-making.
Integrity, independence, and a commitment to the aims of Surrey Climate Commission.

Desirable:

Experience with CICs, charities, or other non-profit organisations.
Familiarity with digital engagement tools and platforms.

Time Commitment

Board meetings are generally held monthly, with occasional additional meetings as needed. Meetings are a mixture of in-person and remote. The estimated time commitment is 12-15 hours/month.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please send a CV and a short statement outlining your relevant experience and why you’re passionate about joining Surrey Climate Commission.

What are we looking for?

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in community engagement, partnership development, and/or stakeholder relations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to high-level planning and decision-making.
Integrity, independence, and a commitment to the aims of Surrey Climate Commission.

Desirable:

Experience with CICs, charities, or other non-profit organisations.
Familiarity with digital engagement tools and platforms.

What difference will you make?

Help the Commission and the community groups it supports to reach more people in Surrey with messages about the environment and motivate more people to take action.

About Surrey Climate Commission

Causes

Environment

Organisation type:

Social enterprise

We work to support, influence and empower community-led action to tackle climate change and the wider environmental challenges we face. We do this by connecting communities and organisations,...

Engagement Director