Community Partner

Community Eye Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Community Partner who will act as a vital link between the organization and local communities. The role includes driving partnership strategies, building strong relationships with healthcare providers, and leading initiatives to improve health equity and patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have experience in community engagement and excellent communication skills. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to enhance healthcare access and impact within local populations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development, community engagement, or healthcare outreach with regional responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of NHS processes, commissioning, and local health priorities.
• Track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience designing and delivering impactful community or healthcare programmes.
• Commercial acumen and experience supporting business growth.
• Budget management skills to ensure effective use of resources.
• Ability to use data to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Passion for improving healthcare access and community outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the partnership strategy for the region by building high-impact relationships.
• Align regional activity with CHEC’s national growth plans and local health needs.
• Lead the design and delivery of joint initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
• Act as the regional ambassador for CHEC at key meetings and events.
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless service integration.
• Oversee and manage budgets for regional partnership activities.
• Monitor performance through KPIs and community feedback to refine strategies.
• Identify new opportunities for growth and service innovation.

Skills

Partnership development

Community engagement

Healthcare outreach

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

As a Community Partner, this role acts as a vital link between CHEC and the communities we serve. The role focuses on building strong, lasting connections with local healthcare providers and organisations, while driving outreach that makes a genuine difference for populations. Alongside strengthening community ties, the role also supports the growth and visibility of CHEC's private service, Clarity, helping to expand our presence in the private healthcare sector and bring our high-quality care to more patients. Every connection made helps expand our reach, improve patient experiences, and ensure our services truly reflect the needs and voices of local communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the partnership strategy for your region, building high-impact relationships with healthcare providers, local authorities, and community organisations.
• Align regional activity with CHEC's national growth plans, NHS priorities, and local health needs to maximise relevance and impact.
• Lead the design and delivery of joint initiatives that expand service reach, tackle health inequalities, and improve patient outcomes.
• Act as the regional ambassador for CHEC, representing us at key meetings, forums, and community events.
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure services are seamlessly integrated, efficient, and patient-focused.
• Oversee and manage budgets for regional partnership and community engagement activity, ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver maximum impact.
• Monitor performance through KPIs, data analysis, and community feedback, using insights to refine strategies.
• Identify new opportunities for growth, service innovation, and funding within your region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development, community engagement, or healthcare outreach with regional responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of NHS processes, commissioning, and local health priorities.
• Track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful community or healthcare programmes.
• Commercial acumen and experience supporting business growth.
• Budget management skills to ensure effective use of resources.
• Ability to use data to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Passion for improving healthcare access, equity, and community outcomes.

About CHEC

At CHEC, we're always looking for great talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals and make a real difference to community health. We care about our people, and we care about the future of healthcare, that's why we're committed to delivering services that are innovative, accessible, and impactful.