Health & Wellbeing Community Enagagement Officer

Pioneering Care Partnership; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organisation in the UK is seeking a Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement Officer to lead and manage projects that improve health outcomes across diverse communities. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships, utilize data for project design, and ensure effective service delivery. The ideal individual should have proven project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. An exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to communicate confidently with diverse communities and partners.
• Uses evidence-based approaches to shape project delivery.
• Excellent skills in identifying funding opportunities.
• Thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and wellbeing initiatives across communities.
• Build partnerships with voluntary organisations and commissioners.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes to show real change.
• Identify new opportunities for community development.
• Work with experts for effective service delivery.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication with communities

Evidence-based approaches

Innovation and funding opportunities

Collaboration in fast-moving environments

Job description

Do you have a passion for improving health and wellbeing and learning for all in communities? We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and proactive to lead, manage, and deliver projects that make a real difference.

About the Role

• Lead and manage health and wellbeing initiatives across diverse communities.
• Build strong partnerships with residents, voluntary organisations, and commissioners.
• Use data and evidence to design projects that deliver sustainable impact.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes to demonstrate real change.
• Identify new opportunities to support ongoing community development.
• Work with subject matter experts to commission and deliver services.

About You

• Has proven project management experience.
• Can communicate confidently with communities and partners.
• Uses evidence-based approaches to shape delivery.
• Is skilled at spotting opportunities for innovation and funding.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of community health and wellbeing, working on projects that create lasting, positive change. You’ll join a supportive team where your ideas and initiative are valued.

To book an informal discussion with Lea Richardson, Stockton Project Lead please email [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is: Sunday 18th January 2026 at midnight

Job Purpose

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.