Partnerships and Engagement Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with community groups, faith organisations, and grassroots networks
• Promote STI testing, contraception, PrEP and other treatments to various different communities and professionals
• Plan, deliver, or attend outreach activities across London
• Act as a visible, approachable ambassador for SHL.UK, building awareness and trust in our services
• Work closely with VCSE organisations and NHS sexual health clinics
• Identify new, strategically relevant partnership opportunities and support onboarding of community partners
• Promote postal testing kits and SmartKits through targeted campaigns
• Support the distribution and demonstration of testing kits in community settings
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, contacts, and outcomes

Requirements

• Experience in community engagement, outreach, public health, or a related field
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident using digital tools: Microsoft 365, video conferencing, and basic data reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse communities
• Non-judgemental, empathetic, able to build trust quickly and happy to work as part of the team
• Understanding of the barriers faced by queer communities, people living with HIV, women, African and Caribbean communities, migrants, and other people affected by health inequalities
• Understanding of confidentiality, boundaries, safeguarding, and safe working practices
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
• Willingness to adapt to new priorities
• Based in London with the ability to travel across the city and occasionally to Sheffield

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