Community Engagement and Development Worker Healthy Hearts

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 join our Healthy Hearts Project, improving cardiovascular health outcomes in communities experiencing the greatest health inequalities across Central and North Manchester. 

You will be joining a friendly, creative and dedicated team committed to early detection, awareness and prevention of cardiovascular disease. 

This role focuses on leading community-based testing for cardiovascular risk factors, delivering one-to-one health advice and running group education sessions. 

Overview of the area of work: 

• Lead assertive, culturally competent outreach to priority communities experiencing the greatest health inequalities.
• Deliver community-based lipid Point of Care Testing (POCT) as part of local health checks, following clinical standards.
• Run education sessions to improve understanding and self-management of heart conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol and treatment adherence.
• Build strong relationships with residents, community organisations and system stakeholders across Manchester.
• Co-design culturally relevant engagement materials and referral pathways that improve access to and navigation through primary care. 

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 Central and North 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 Apply 

To apply for this role, please download and complete our application form using the links on our website.

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^st 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. 

Interviews 

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

Our Commitment to Equality 

BHA 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.