Community Engagement Coordinator

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life assurance

Job summary

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to build strong connections with communities and local partners across Scotland. You will help deliver health checks and prevention programs, reach people who may face barriers to accessing services, and increase referrals to CHSS support.

Working in our External Engagement team, you’ll develop relationships with diverse communities, support health improvement initiatives, and help CHSS reduce health inequalities.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development or engagement.
• Ability to work with diverse communities.
• Ability to build relationships with local organisations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong connections with communities and local partners across Scotland.
• Help deliver health checks and prevention programs in communities.
• Increase reach and referrals to CHSS and ensure access for those facing barriers.

Skills

Community development

Engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

We’re recruiting a Community Engagement Coordinator to build strong connections with communities and local partners, helping more people take steps to protect their health.

Working within our External Engagement function and alongside Health Defence colleagues, you’ll help deliver Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Healthy Heart and Lung Checks, taking prevention directly into communities across Scotland.

You’ll work alongside our Health Defence Hubs in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Tayside, as well as our proposed new hub in Ayrshire and Arran, developing relationships with local organisations, services and communities.

A big part of the role will be increasing our reach and referrals, creating new routes into CHSS and making sure people who may be less likely to access traditional health services can connect with the right support.

We’re looking for someone with experience in community development or engagement and the ability to work confidently with diverse communities, including ethnic minority communities and people who can face greater barriers to accessing health support.

At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, our ambition is No Life Half Lived. This role will help us reach people earlier, reduce health inequalities and ensure more people can access the prevention and support they need.

If you have the experience and want to be part of this work, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

• - A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
• - Company pension scheme
• - Generous annual leave entitlement
• - Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.