Employee assistant (counselling)
Cycle to work scheme
Mindful employer plus
Occupational health
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity to join us in this key role in the National Engagement Service where you will have a chance to use your existing skills and be encouraged to develop new ones.
Please note, this is a fixed term role until 31st December 2027 and we are happy to discuss flexible and part-time working.
About the role
The NHS Employers National Engagement Service is looking for an Engagement Officer to support the implementation of our work programme, maximising reach and impact for our stakeholders.
As an Engagement Officer, you will:
Coordinate a variety of internal and external meetings and events
Support logistical arrangements such as organising and booking travel, venues and accommodation
Provide administrative assistance to ensure meetings and events run smoothly, by taking notes, running evaluation programmes and supporting with technical issues as they arise
Maintain and improve systems for the team, allowing colleagues to provide a high-quality service
Utilise accurate record keeping to enable good budget and contract management, using the organisation’s appropriate finance systems
Provide a professional, efficient and friendly service to all internal and external stakeholders
About you
We would love to hear from you if you:
Have experience in working in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Have excellent organisation and communication skills
Are an excellent team player and enjoy working in a diverse and friendly team;
Are self-motivated, proactive, show initiative, and can work independently;
Have high levels of attention-to-detail with an ability to deliver high standards of work accurately;
About NHS Employers
Please note, this role involves working at NHS Employers, in the National Engagement Service. NHS Employers is part of the NHS Alliance. To find out more about NHS Employers, please watch this video
Our ambition for the National Engagement Service is to support our colleagues to “be the best we can be at work”. We aim to foster an inclusive culture and to demonstrate our values in the way we work together and with our stakeholders.
Through our trusted networks and established relationships, we deliver our Annual Work Plan by working with workforce leaders and Trade Union colleagues to enable collaboration, knowledge sharing, thought leadership and problem solving. We actively connect with our colleagues in other directorates to share our insight and experts
To apply
Please download the job description found at the top of this page and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.
For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact Katie Michala, Engagement Manager for London and the South East, via email on katie.michala@nhsemployers.org
Application deadline: 19th November 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).
Interview date: 3rd and 4th December 2026
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK, which will be required at the point of offer.
About us
The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our fantastic staff EDI networks and trade unions.
The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to enable them to fulfil their potential at work whilst balancing home life and health and wellbeing.
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), options to buy or sell additional leave, continuous professional development, salary sacrifice schemes including our pension scheme, cycle to work and green car schemes, time off for volunteering and much more.
Benefits
Employee assistant (counselling)
Cycle to work scheme
Mindful employer plus
Occupational health
30 days holiday
Flexi time
Season ticket loan
Eye tests/ flu jabs
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