Community Engagement and Development Worker

Action Together; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Community Engagement & Development Worker dedicated to improving sexual health outcomes for diverse communities. This role involves developing community initiatives and ensuring access to sexual health resources. The ideal candidate will have experience with marginalized groups and the ability to deliver culturally sensitive information. The position offers 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits and a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with marginalized communities.
• Knowledge of challenges faced by Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority communities.
• Ability to provide culturally appropriate information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives.
• Raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues.
• Ensure access to HIV testing and prevention tools.

Skills

Community engagement skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Job description

BHA is a leading health and social care charity that works to challenge health inequalities and support individuals, families and communities to improve their health and well-being.

BHA are seeking passionate and motivated Community Engagement & Development Worker, committed to improving the sexual health outcomes for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities.

You will be joining a friendly, creative, and dedicated collaborative team who are determined to reduce sexual health inequalities and challenge HIV related stigma and discrimination.

Overview of the area of work:

• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives and sexual health promotion interventions.
• Raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues (via digital and community-based engagement).
• Ensure people from all communities can access HIV testing and other prevention tools so that no-one is left behind.
• Provide culturally appropriate information and advice suitable and accessible for a wide range of communities with complex needs aimed at improving knowledge, confidence and influencing behaviour.

Experience of working with marginalised communities and working in a health-related field would be advantageous to your application.

Knowledge and understanding of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities and the issues faced by them regarding access to sexual health provision would be essential.
The delivery of the work takes a blended approach (digital and community based) so strong interpersonal and digital skills are essential.

Contract type: Fixed term until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Benefits of working with BHA:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• Birthday leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay

If you would like to discuss this role, contact Elisabete Miranda (Programme Lead) [e-mail] to arrange an informal telephone discussion.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 22 nd of February 2026

Interviews: Monday 2 nd of March 2026

Salary Salary NJCSCP 12-22 range, which is £28,598 - £33,699 per annum pro rata(Actual £22,878.40 - £26,959.20)

Location Greater Manchester

Other information:

• Please note CVs will not be accepted
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
• Due to the nature of this post, Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service will be conducted on the successful applicant.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications that represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we actively work to remove any barriers. Therefore, if you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please email [e-mail] at any stage.

Key information

• Employer: BHA For Equality
• Locations: Greater Manchester
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Salary: Salary NJCSCP 12-22 range, which is £28,598 - £33,699 per annum pro rata based on 28 hours per week(Actual £22,878.40 - £26,959.20)
• Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 12:00pm
• Anticipated Interviews Week Commencing: Monday, March 2, 2026 - 12:00
• Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rataBirthday leaveEmployee Assistant programme (includes income protection)Enhanced maternity and paternity payCycle to work scheme Enhanced occupational sick payFlexible working
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes