Community Engagement and Development Worker

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, committed to improving the sexual health outcomes for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities. 

You will be joining a friendly, creative, and dedicated collaborative team who are determined to reduce sexual health inequalities and challenge HIV related stigma and discrimination. 

Overview of the area of work: 

• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives and sexual health promotion interventions.
• Raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues (via digital and community-based engagement).
• Ensure people from all communities can access HIV testing and other prevention tools so that no-one is left behind.
• Provide culturally appropriate information and advice suitable and accessible for a wide range of communities with complex needs aimed at improving knowledge, confidence and influencing behaviour. 

Experience of working with marginalised communities and working in a health-related field would be advantageous to your application. 

Knowledge and understanding of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities and the issues faced by them regarding access to sexual health provision would be essential.  
The delivery of the work takes a blended approach (digital and community based) so strong interpersonal and digital skills are essential. 

Contract type: Fixed term until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension subject to funding. 

Benefits of working with BHA: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• Birthday leave
• Employee Assistant programme (includes income protection)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Flexible working 

If you would like to discuss this role, contact Elisabete Miranda (Programme Lead) at elisabete@thebha.org.uk to arrange an informal telephone discussion. 

You can apply by completing the Application Form on our website https://thebha.org.uk/work-for-us-2/and sending it to recruitment@thebha.org.uk 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 22^nd of February 2026 

Interviews: Monday 2^nd of March 2026 

Hours 28 hours per week 

Salary Salary NJC SCP 12-22 range, which is £28,598 - £33,699 per annum pro rata (Actual £22,878.40 - £26,959.20) 

Location Greater Manchester 

Other information: 

• Please note CVs will not be accepted
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
• Due to the nature of this post, Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service will be conducted on the successful applicant. 

• We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion.  We welcome applications that represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  As a disability confident employer, we actively work to remove any barriers. Therefore, if you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please email recruitment@thebha.org.uk at any stage.