Community Engagement and Development Worker, Improving Black Health Research

Community Engagement and Development Worker, Improving Black Health Research

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 a passionate and motivated Community Engagement & Development Worker to support our Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) work across Greater Manchester. You will be joining a friendly, creative and dedicated team committed to increasing the participation of Black African and Caribbean communities in health research and amplifying community voice through Manchester's African and Caribbean Sounding Board. This role focuses on community engagement, recruitment to the IBHO BioResource and support for the African and Caribbean Sounding Board.

Overview of the area of work:

• Lead assertive, culturally competent outreach to Black African and Caribbean communities across Greater Manchester.

• Support the recruitment of community members to the IBHO BioResource, contributing to research on health conditions affecting Black communities in the UK.

• Organise and facilitate meetings of the African and Caribbean Sounding Board, including agendas, speakers and follow-up.

• Contribute to project communication plans and the design of promotional materials, including digital and social media content.

• Build strong relationships with residents, community organisations and partners, and feed community insight into the CHEM Steering Group.

Hours:28 hours per week, worked flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend work (for which time off in lieu will be given)

Salary:NJC SCP 18, £31,537 per annum pro rata (actual salary £25,229.60 for 28 hours)

Location:Manchester — delivery across Greater Manchester

Contract type:Fixed term — 18 months (job share will be considered)

Benefits of working with BHA:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

• Birthday leave

• Employee Assistance Programme (includes income protection)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Cycle to work scheme

• Enhanced occupational sick pay

• Flexible working

How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please download and complete our application form using the links on this page.

Personal statement questions:Your application will include a set of personal statement questions specific to this role. You can find these in the Job Description and Person Specification, which is available to download alongside the application form. Please read both documents carefully before completing your application.

Closing date: Monday 1

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June 2026(midnight). Applications received after this date will not be considered. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check appropriate to the role. Please return your completed application to recruitment@thebha.org.uk. For any queries about this role or the application process, please email our HR team at recruitment@thebha.org.uk.

InterviewsInterviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 17th of June 2026. We will contact shortlisted candidates in advance to confirm arrangements.

Our Commitment to EqualityBHA For Equality is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery. We particularly welcome applications from people of ethnic minority backgrounds and LGBTQ+ people, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. All applications are assessed against the same criteria, based solely on the requirements of the role as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job Description - Community Engagement and Development Worker, Improving Black Health Research