Community and Partnerships Lead

BHT Sussex; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BHT Sussex is seeking a Community and Partnerships Lead to drive strategic initiatives addressing mental health inequalities across West Sussex. You will build strong partnerships with VCSE organisations, NHS partners, local authorities and communities while leading grant-related activities.

The role requires high autonomy and accountability, with responsibility for population health insights, performance management and budget oversight across the county.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based services such as mental health, homelessness and addictions.
• Ability to lead with autonomy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of work to address mental health inequalities across West Sussex.
• Build strong partnerships with VCSE organisations, NHS partners, local authorities and communities.
• Lead the Community Development small grants programme and its monitoring.
• Champion co-production and lived experience, using population health data and community insight to drive change.
• Manage performance and budgets, and support the service across West Sussex.

Skills

Autonomy

Accountability

Job description

We are looking for a Community and Partnerships Lead with experience in community-based services such as mental health, homelessness, and addictions, with high levels of autonomy and accountability.

If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Community and Partnerships Lead

Location: West Sussex/hybrid (with regular travel around West Sussex)

Salary: £44,607 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Closing Date: 20 October 2026 at 23:59

About The Role

As Community & Partnerships Lead, you’ll lead the strategic development and delivery of initiatives tackling mental health inequalities across West Sussex. You’ll build strong partnerships with VCSE organisations, NHS partners, local authorities and communities, while leading our Community Development small grants programme. Championing co-production and lived experience, you’ll use population health data and community insight to drive positive change, manage performance and budgets, and support the service across West Sussex.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of work to address mental health inequalities.
• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the Community Development project and small grants programme. Including monitoring