Community Engagement Officer

Strategic Advocacy; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Community Engagement Officer in Birkenhead to promote the Wirral Stop Smoking Service. The role involves driving community engagement, organizing training events, and building partnerships. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in community settings and a background in health services. This part-time position offers an opportunity to make a difference in local health initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a community setting.
• Experience of working in a health care environment.
• Demonstrable experience of partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement and promote the Wirral Stop Smoking Service.
• Organise and deliver training sessions and events.
• Build relationships with local partners and community organizations.

Skills

Community engagement experience

Partnership working

Communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

ABL Health and Wirral Council are partnered to deliver the Stop Smoking Service across Wirral. It seeks to work collaboratively with communities to support the transformation of services for the local population. The service will provide integrated behaviour support for smoking cessation embedded in sustainable behaviour change and positive wellbeing. We offer up to 12 weeks support through an individual quit programme through weekly tailored advice and support from a Specialist Practitioner.

Main duties of the job

We’re looking for a community-focused individual to join our Wirral team. This varied, rewarding role works under the guidance of the Project Lead to drive engagement, support innovation, and contribute to ongoing service development. You will be responsible for implementing ABL’s Community Engagement Strategy and promoting the Wirral Stop Smoking Service across the borough. Working closely with our communications team, you will help raise the profile of the service through creative campaigns and community initiatives.

You will engage with local partners, primary and secondary care colleagues, and community organisations to build strong relationships, develop referral pathways, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The role involves organising and delivering training sessions, attending local meetings and events, and representing ABL to promote Stop Smoking Wirral. You will monitor referral data and use insights to shape engagement activity, contribute to reports, and support communications through social media, events, and awareness campaigns.

We’re looking for someone innovative, organised, and open to new ideas who enjoys working collaboratively and is confident presenting to groups. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support events. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in local communities, helping people lead healthier, smoke-free lives while supporting the continued growth and success of the Wirral Stop Smoking Service.

About Us

ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Salary: £24,000 to £26,000 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: E0343-25-0016abl809

Job locations: A B L Health Ltd, Vittoria Close, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 3LE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• You will be the Community Engagement Officer for Wirral Stop Smoking Service covering all areas of the Borough with a focus on areas of deprivation and higher smoking prevalence.
• Lead on community engagement and drive awareness of the service through promotions, social media and engagement activities. Increase referrals by promoting community engagement and building long-lasting relationships with local partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with stakeholder groups at district level, including leisure services, the voluntary/community/faith/social enterprises sector, community services, GP practices and maternity services.
• Be a motivated, passionate, organised, proactive communicator with experience in a community setting. Use ABL’s strengths-based approach to innovation and partnership working.
• Work flexibly to support dynamic service development and embody the vision and values for healthy lifestyles in Wirral Stop Smoking.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners; attend local meetings and events; represent ABL and promote Stop Smoking Wirral; support monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Support to update the partnership database, prepare reports, and contribute to quarterly updates.
• Lead and attend local events across the Borough; support communications strategies to promote the service and capture referrals (occasional weekend/evening work may be required).

Skills & Competencies Required

• Experience in community engagement and partnership working in a community health environment.
• Experience of building and maintaining partnerships from scratch.
• Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage and support partnership delivery.
• Adept in communication and able to adapt messages to audience needs; able to see the bigger picture in problem solving for community cohesion.
• Ability to build strong relationships and foster trust among colleagues, stakeholders, community leaders, commissioners and subcontractors.
• Quality driven; seeks high standards and continuous improvement; open to new ideas and perspectives.

Standard Information

• Information Governance: GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 compliance; handle information securely and in line with policies.
• Health & Safety: comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and manage risk responsibly.
• Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business: adhere to safeguarding policies for children, young people and adults.
• Smoke Free: smoking not permitted on premises or surrounding land.
• Training: attend mandatory training as identified for the role.
• Equality, Diversity & Human Rights: support equality and human rights in line with laws and organizational policies.

Person Specification

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a community setting.
• Experience of working in a health care environment.
• Demonstrable experience of partnership working.
• Demonstrable experience of speaking to large groups.

Desirable:

• Experience in a leadership role.
• Previous experience of delivering training programmes and focus groups.
• Experience of public speaking and partnership working with various organizations.

Additional

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS check may be required.