Men's Engagement Lead - Meningitis - 21 hours per week

Location: Home or office based, with some required travel to Stroud, Gloucestershire.

We are looking for a Men's Engagement Lead to help shape meaningful, inclusive support and engagement opportunities for men affected by meningitis.

About the job

As a centre of expertise in meningitis aftercare and support, Meningitis Now delivers specialist, impactful services across the UK through its established Community Support Team. Building on this strong foundation, this new role will develop tailored, inclusive support for men affected by meningitis.

Shaped by men’s lived experience, this new role will create new ways for men to connect, remove barriers to support, and embed best practice in engagement with men across the charity.

The role will:

• Co-design and lead evidence-informed support with men who have lived experience of meningitis, creating meaningful opportunities for connection through peer support, events, online groups and tailored resources
• Provide compassionate one-to-one emotional and practical support, manage an active caseload and develop support plans that reflect each individual’s needs
• Help men access Meningitis Now’s wider services and trusted specialist organisations, and advocate for greater understanding of the lasting effects of meningitis in settings such as education and employment
• Build relationships with men’s groups, mental health services, professionals and community partners to raise awareness, encourage referrals and connect men with additional support
• Champion authentic representation and best practice in male engagement across the charity, using learning, feedback and impact measures to improve services and increase male participation
• Work collaboratively across the charity, maintain accurate and confidential records, and follow safeguarding and organisational procedures

The role would suit someone who brings:

• Experience of providing support in a community, health, social care, education, voluntary-sector or similar setting, particularly with people affected by illness, bereavement, trauma, grief or disability
• An understanding of how men may experience and access support, and the ability to adapt services to individual needs
• Strong listening, empathy, communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with individuals, families, professionals and partner organisations
• Good organisation, digital and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage priorities, work independently and contribute positively to a team
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and safe working practice, together with a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
• Flexibility to travel and occasionally work evenings or weekends, with reasonable notice. A full driving licence is required

What we're looking for

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of how men may experience and access support in relation to bereavement, trauma, grief, disability and medical trauma, and how support may need to be adapted to meet individual needs
• Strong listening, empathy and communication skills, with the ability to respond sensitively and effectively to a diverse range of individuals, families, professionals and organisations
• Confident IT and digital skills, including Microsoft Office, CRM or case management systems, social media and digital platforms used to deliver or administer support
• Strong relationship management and service delivery experience, with the ability to build trust, work diplomatically and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to self-motivate and work on own initiative with strong understanding of safe working practices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation, administrative and prioritising skills, with the ability to work to multiple deadlines
• Robust understanding of safeguarding practice when working with adults and children at risk

Desirable Selection Criteria

• A relevant qualification at level 3, or equivalent experience gained through paid or voluntary work
• Experience in the charity sector, community or project development
• Experience of public speaking
• Experience of CRM systems
• Experience of moderating online peer-support forums
• Awareness of the issues facing people affected by meningitis

Other requirements

• A commitment to Meningitis Now’s values and to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
• The role requires travel across the UK, occasional evening or weekend work with reasonable notice, and a full driving licence.

We particularly welcome applications from men, who are currently underrepresented among the users of our services. We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of the barriers men may face in seeking support and an ability to build engagement with men affected by meningitis.

Ready to apply?

To apply, please complete the application form by clicking on 'Apply Now'. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or covering letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined.

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Equal Opportunities

We want to represent the breadth and diversity of the UK and welcome expressions of interest from a diverse range of professional and personal backgrounds.

For further information and where to send application forms, please see to the right of this advert.

No CVs please.