Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement Officer

Pioneering Care Partnership; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Stockton-on-Tees is looking for a Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement Officer to lead health initiatives and work closely with community members and organizations. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to foster partnerships that promote health and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a background in community engagement, experience in delivering projects, and a commitment to sustainable health improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and partnership working.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate community-based health initiatives.
• Build relationships with community members and external organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate project impacts against defined outcomes.

Job description

Job Purpose

Overview

The Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement Officer will lead, coordinate, and support a range of community-based health and wellbeing initiatives. The post holder will act as a bridge between the community, local organisations, commissioners, and service providers to ensure effective, evidence-based delivery that results in measurable, sustainable improvements to health and wellbeing. They will manage projects across multiple community settings, identify opportunities for new initiatives and funding, and work with subject matter experts to procure and deliver high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Partnership Working

• Build strong, trusted relationships with community members, voluntary sector partners, health providers, and commissioners.
• Act as a key point of contact between the community and external organisations.
• Facilitate co-production of initiatives, ensuring the voices of diverse communities are heard and influence service delivery.
• Promote health and wellbeing initiatives to encourage inclusive participation.

Project Management & Delivery

• Plan, deliver, and oversee multiple health and wellbeing projects within the community.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Work with subject matter experts to design, procure, and deliver targeted services.
• Spot opportunities for cross-cutting initiatives and innovation.

Evidence-Based Practice & Impact

• Use data, research, and community insight to inform project design and delivery.
• Monitor, measure, and evaluate the impact of initiatives against agreed outcomes.
• Report on progress, successes, and areas for development to commissioners and stakeholders.
• Ensure all delivery is sustainable and supports long-term community change.

Funding & Development

• Identify funding opportunities to senior managers to sustain and expand initiatives.
• Assist senior management with preparing funding applications, bids, and proposals in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with funding and commissioning requirements.

General

• To uphold PCP’s Core Values at all times.
• To comply with PCP’s policy & procedures, including safeguarding (adults and children) and other compliance procedures.
• To assist marketing and engagement work and use creative techniques to gather views from the communities we support.
• To actively take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and ensuring procedures are adhered to.
• To collate appropriate monitoring and evaluation information to support the achievement of agreed targets and outcomes within the project or service.
• To carry out all responsibilities in line with the organisation’s Equality & Diversity Policy.
• To recruit, support, train and motivate volunteers as required.
• To undertake any training and development deemed appropriate.
• To undertake any such duties required by your Senior Manager or PCP Chief Executive.