South Listens Project Manager

Overview

The South London Listens Project Manager is a key role in delivering the South London Listen programme - a unique partnership programme using community organising to tackle the root causes of poor mental health. We bring together the NHS, local authorities, and over 150 community organisations to listen, act, and drive change. Since 2020, we’ve worked with tens of thousands of people across South London to co-develop solutions that remove social and economic barriers to good mental health — from housing and wages to access to services and youth support.

This role will lead on the Be Well programme - a flagship initiative which works with over 90 grass roots organisations across south London (including churches, community groups, schools etc) who often play a pivotal role in their communities. Be Well provides mental health and community organising support to enable organisations to:

• Build relationships and provide a place for community members to talk to one another – developing activities and practices that seek to increase social connection, reduce social isolation, and improve wellbeing.
• Understand how to signpost where needed to other organisations to support additional needs.
• Listen to communities and take action on wider systematic injustices and inequalities, leading to SLL campaign pledges.

As Project Manager, the post holder plays a central role, activating all aspects of developing and delivering on objectives and promoting the vision of the South London Listens and specifically Be Well programme internally and externally. Leading a variety of stakeholders, bringing together multi-functional teams to organise and put in place a robust plan ensuring progress is made on delivery of this programme by taking a highly proactive approach.

The South London Listens Project Manager works in a small South London Listens team, working closely with strategic partner, Citizens UK, and NHS, Local Authority and community partners in the programme.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Neil Balmer

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