Education Delivery Specialist

School Engagement Officer - Bristol and Surrounding Area

Charity People is delighted to be partnering again with an educational charity to recruit for their next School Engagement Officer.

The organisation is an anti‑prejudice education charity founded in 1991 and empowers young people aged 9-15 to recognise and challenge ALL forms of prejudice and discrimination.

Their work reaches young people through in‑school workshops, online learning events, and an Ambassadors Programme supporting young people with lived experience of prejudice.

This role is a front‑line education post, delivering engaging workshops in schools across Bristol and the surrounding area, mentoring young people as peer educators and ambassadors, and playing a key role in establishing and growing the Trust's presence in a new region.

As this is a newly established regional post, there is a strong emphasis on developing new relationships, proactively engaging schools and partners, and building a sustainable network of education delivery across the South West.

Education Delivery Specialists play a vital role in helping young people develop confidence, empathy and the skills to challenge prejudice in their communities.

Contract and benefits

• Permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week)


• Salary £32,000, with annual increases of £1,000 for the first three years (subject to appraisal)


• Home‑based with local and regional travel, plus occasional UK‑wide travel and overnight stays


• Evening and weekend work required infrequently (TOIL provided)


• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas closure


• Contributory pension and Employee Assistance Programme

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality educational workshops for young people aged 9-15 in schools


• Educate about Anne Frank, the Holocaust and contemporary forms of prejudice


• Train and support young people as peer educators and Anne Frank Ambassadors


• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to young people throughout their ambassador journey


• Proactively develop new relationships with schools and local stakeholders, securing bookings and expanding regional reach


• Build and establish a strong network of partner schools across Bristol and the surrounding area


• Support events, trips and projects linked to the Ambassadors Programme


• Ensure excellent safeguarding practice at all times


• Monitor impact, collect evaluation data and maintain accurate records


• Contribute positively to a collaborative and values‑led education team

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience delivering engaging sessions with young people, particularly those facing disadvantage


• Confidence facilitating discussions around sensitive or complex topics


• Experience or confidence in building relationships and engaging new stakeholders


• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion


• Knowledge of safeguarding and youth support principles


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• The role involves regular travel between schools. Candidates must be able to meet this requirement reliably (a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous).


• Willingness to travel regularly across the Bristol and surrounding region and work flexibly when required


• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, youth work or a related field

If you have experience engaging with young people and feel passionately about influencing the next generation to reduce prejudice and discrimination in all forms, we would love to hear from you asap.



Closing Date: Monday 13th July 2026

Interviews: First stage Online interviews - Wednesday 22nd July 2026

In person interviews in Bristol - Tuesday 28th July 2026



Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.