Activist Engagement Officer - RCN02712
Trade Union | Up to three locations available with hybrid working see advert | £47,745
Contract type: Permanent
Activist Engagement Officer
35 Hours, North West, Cardiff or Birmingham with hybrid working
Grade F - £47,745 - £53, 934 per annum* T
here may be further flexibility to the locations advertised. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss if alternative office locations are available.
At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. We know that together we can make change happen. We are the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – so we can see the momentous possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.
We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
Are you passionate about EDI and effecting real lasting change, and could your skill set support Nurses to get organised around equalities?
The RCN is at a very exciting moment in its history, and is now planning to embed, enhance and nurture member activism across the UK. We are looking to recruit an Activist Engagement Officer to sit within the Activist Engagement Team in the new RCN Activism Academy.
This post will play a key role in the enhancement of activism across the UK. Working under the supervision of the Lead for Activist Communities, the Activist Engagement Officer will support to improve the experience of active members. They will engage directly with members who want to become active to find ways in which to do so, whilst also encouraging already active members to progress along the activism ladder. They will work closely with the Lead for Activist Communities to explore and enhance already existing activist roles, alongside fostering new alternative routes into activism.
This post will help to build and support equalities activism across the UK, and is an exciting opportunity to work with the EDI team to support the development of new equalities structures. This will support the implementation of the RCN EDI strategy alongside the RCN Activism Strategy, to meet key objectives in line with the RCN’s 5 Year Plan such as trebling rep numbers and improving member activism. They will support in developing engagement both through local structures, and through activist networks.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team at its inception and be part of something bigger than yourself.
If you understand what makes activists tick and what they need to thrive, and you take pride in seeing a job well done, then this may well be the role for you.
The Activist Engagement Officer will need to be someone who relates easily to others and can inspire and influence change. You will need the ability to implement creative visions and practical plans under supervision and have a proven record of seeing projects through to completion. You will need good communication skills, and an ability to inspire and understand others. You will need to thrive as part of a team, with excellent interpersonal skills.
This role requires a good understanding of building activism for social change. It also requires a passion for healthcare and the nursing profession. Essential to this role is a good understanding of EDI best practice, and growing equalities activism.
To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.
What we offer you
We expect you to look after our members And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.
We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.
Our selection process
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact details
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Becki Winson by email on becki.winson@rcn.org.uk
For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk
Opening date: 27 June 2025
Closing date: 27 July 2025
Assessment & interview date: TBC
Interview date:
Contracted hours: 35