Partnerships and Engagement Lead

The Opportunity:

As Partnerships and Engagement Lead, you will be the external face of ILS in your district. You will build relationships with local public health teams, voluntary, community, social and faith-based enterprises (VCSFE), district councils and commissioners, including Cambridgeshire County Council, so that more people know about and use the community health services we offer.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll see the difference you make. You’ll spend most of your time working directly in the local community, building the kind of trusting relationships that keep people feeling supported and engaged. You’ll also have the chance to work closely with GPs, schools and local partners, getting to know the communities you serve and shaping how our service is felt across Sheffield.

You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led team, backed by 25 years of NHS-commissioned expertise and Voy’s investment in technology and scale.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a local ambassador for ILS, representing the service at community events and with partners
• Create and deliver engagement plans that raise awareness of ILS across your district, including early engagement in new areas targeted for growth
• Build and maintain relationships with VCSFE organisations, district councils, local media, commissioners and other stakeholders
• Monitor referral numbers and your own engagement activity against KPIs, and work with the central team on campaigns, events and marketing support.
• Collect feedback from stakeholders and service users, and produce reports that help us improve our programmes
• Create and adapt content for specific community groups, including social media, website copy, leaflets, press releases, video and podcasts
• Work with the Partnerships and Engagement Officers in the other lots to deliver the contract
• Take part in team meetings and monthly 1:1s, and work towards local service priorities

Who you are

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Experienced in working in partnership with public health, healthcare, voluntary and community organisations, workplaces, and health and social care agencies, at all levels
• Experienced in understanding, reaching and engaging a specific target audience, and in designing and facilitating client feedback
• An excellent communicator who can adapt your style to the audience and present a professional image
• Well organised, able to manage your own workload and others’, with strong attention to detail
• Skilled in accurate record and database keeping, strong IT skills and great communication
• Self-motivated and flexible, effective alone or in a team, and willing to work evenings and weekends when needed
• Familiar with key local health stakeholders and decision makers (desirable)

Practicalities:

• Must live local to Sheffield
• Hold a valid and clear driving license and access to a car
• This role requires 2-3 days per week in the community across Sheffield, the remainder of your time will be remote/hybrid work