Community Cancer Champions Engagement Lead

Role Purpose The Community Cancer Champions Engagement Lead will deliver and scale a countywide volunteer-led programme that improves cancer awareness, screening uptake and early diagnosis across Worcester shires communities. The postholder will recruit, train and support up to 180 Community Cancer Champions, prioritising underserved communities, working as part of a team in Community Power. The role combines coordination, community engagement, and hands-on delivery, ensuring the programme achieves measurable impact and leaves a sustainable legacy.

Key Responsibilities 1. Programme Mobilisation & Governance (Month
1) Work with Worcestershire Engagement Lead on mobilisation Learn the cancer champion training framework from Herefordshire team Build strong relationships with partners and VCSE organisations.
2. Community Engagement & Champion Recruitment (month 2-3, ongoing) Lead recruitment of Community Cancer Champions, with a focus on inclusion and lived experience Work with councils, PCNs, faith groups and community organisations to identify trusted local leaders Deliver targeted recruitment campaigns in priority areas
3. Training & Champion Activation (month 4-5, rolling) Work with Worcestershire engagement lead to adapt and deliver training using existing Cancer Champion resources Organise and facilitate multiple training cohorts (in-person and/or hybrid) Work with Worcestershire engagement lead to produce and distribute Champion toolkits (digital and print) Establish peer learning, regular check-ins and ongoing support structures
4. Programme Delivery & Scale-Up (month 6-9) Support Champions to deliver community-based engagement activities Manage expenses, micro-grants and practical support for volunteers Strengthen links with screening teams, PCNs and local campaigns Monitor activity levels, reach and emerging insight Report monthly progress to Worcestershire engagement lead for wider reporting
5. Consolidation, Learning & Sustainability (month 10-12) Coordinate countywide outreach aligned to screening campaigns Capture case studies, community insight and Champion stories Organise peer learning and recognition events Work with Worcestershire engagement lead on sustainability planning with partners (ICB, PCNs, Public Health, VCSE) Work with Worcestershire engagement lead to produce final evaluation report and handover materials Key Outcomes Up to 180 trained and active Community Cancer Champions 200 community engagement activities delivered 10,000 residents reached with cancer awareness and screening messages Clear evidence of impact, learning and system value A sustainable Champion model embedded locally Person Specification Essential

Experience of community engagement, public health, VCSE or volunteer programmes Proven ability to recruit, motivate and support volunteers Strong stakeholder management and partnership-working skills Confident facilitator and communicator with diverse audiences Excellent organisational and project management skills Understanding of health inequalities and community-led approaches Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends

Desirable Experience working with cancer, screening or prevention programmes Knowledge of Worcestershire communities and systems

Experience of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting Lived experience or strong connection to underserved communities Values & Approach The postholder will demonstrate:
Commitment to equity, inclusion and community voice Strength-based, asset-based working Collaborative and system-aware leadership Respect for lived experience and cultural competence Please note that this role is 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) FTE salary is £28,000 Flexible working considered (some evenings/weekends required)

How to Apply

Please submit a Covering Letter and a current CV for the attention of Christine Price. Please ensure in your covering letter that you clearly evidence how you meet the requirements of the

Job Description and Person Specification. Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Worcester (Worcestershire)