Climate Engagement Officer

THE ROLE

• JOB TITLE: Climate Engagement Officer
• CONTRACT: Full Time, Fixed Term Two years (with possibility of extension)
• BASE: The Playhouse, 5-7 Artillery Street, Derry-Londonderry, BT48 6RG
• REPORTING INTO: Climate Action Programmes Manager
• KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Climate Action Programmes Manager, Creative Director, CEO; wider Producing Team, wider Playhouse Team (Development, Marketing, Finance, Visitor’s Experience, Technical); Artitude Partners: Derry City and Strabane District Council, Northern Ireland Resources Network, Queen’s University of Belfast School of Research and Freelance Artists
• HOURS: 37.5 Hours
• SALARY: £26-29k
• BENEFITS: Contributory Pension; Flexible working policy; 37 days Annual Leave which includes Bank Holidays; Staff Wellbeing Programme to include social activities, training and development and discounted tickets to performances.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Climate Engagement Officer is a key role, planning and ensuring the successful delivery of community engagement and peaceful change activities, primarily as part of the ‘Artitude: Climate, Culture, Circularity’ project. Working closely and collaboratively with the Climate Action Programmes Manager as part of the Producing Team at The Playhouse and with project partners, the successful candidate will primarily support the organisation and delivery of longer-term, socially engaged arts projects led by communities throughout the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. These place-based projects will engage people in positive change on a range of climate action issues.

We are looking for someone dynamic, highly organised and with excellent community engagement and communication skills. You will have a passion for theatre, music and the arts and experience of delivering collaborative and meaningful community projects. You will be committed to contributing to social change through the arts, with a high level of emotional intelligence and empathy, a common-sense approach to problem solving and a willingness to learn new skills.

In this distinctive and exciting role we are open to working with people from a range of backgrounds who have the relevant key skills as well as the ability and desire to learn the full scope of the job.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery:

• Support the Climate Action Programmes Manager in delivering Artitude and Fair Play Kenya.
• Engage local communities in artist-led, climate-focused events.
• Ensure all activity is sustainable, accessible, and safe, following best practice.
• Assist with contracting, procurement, invoicing, and risk assessments.
• Help plan and deliver festivals and events.
• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and marketing with relevant teams.

Project Liaison & Relationship Building:

• Build and maintain partnerships across community, climate, and arts sectors.
• Expand networks and manage contacts via the CRM system.
• Collaborate effectively with artists, staff, and partners.
• Represent The Playhouse and promote Artitude.

General:

• Uphold values of inclusion, sustainability, and community empowerment.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends (TOIL provided).
• Support wider Playhouse activities as needed.

This Job Description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future. 

DEADLINE: 27th June 2025

Interviews will be mid July.

This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (Climate Action fund).