Project Lead – Annual Health Checks

29 July 2025
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Job Title: Project Lead – Annual Health Checks

Hours & Salary: 37 Hours Per Week – £39,500

Employment Status: 3 Years Fixed Term

Responsible To: Director of Operations

Location: Birmingham or West Midlands (Community Based)

Who We Look For

We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate Project Lead who’s passionate about improving healthcare access for people with learning disabilities.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

  • Have proven leadership skills and experience managing community projects or health initiatives
  • Are a natural collaborator who enjoys building partnerships across sectors
  • Can engage diverse communities with confidence and cultural sensitivity
  • Understand the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities
  • Believe in co-production and value lived experience in shaping services
  • Are organised and solutions-focused, with strong project coordination skills

It would be a bonus if you have:

  • Experience running public health campaigns or outreach events
  • Knowledge of the Annual Health Check system
  • Lived experience of disability or caring for someone with additional needs

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to lead meaningful change in your community. If you’re as committed to health equality as we are, we’d love to hear from you.

What does this role involve?

As Project Lead, you’ll take responsibility for the successful day-to-day coordination of a city-wide outreach and community engagement programme. You will lead and support engagement team, oversee delivery plans, and ensure that the project is grounded in the lived experience of the citizens it serves.

A key feature of the role is building long-term relationships across statutory, voluntary, community, and faith sectors, and Primary Care stakeholders, ensuring strong collaboration and co-production throughout.

The project will be further guided by a multi-agency Steering Group, with active involvement from citizens with lived experience.

You will also lead on delivering promotional roadshows in accessible public spaces, helping to raise awareness of AHCs directly within local communities.

Key responsibilities.

Project Coordination & Delivery

  • Plan and coordinate all aspects of the AHC engagement project, ensuring activities are inclusive, accessible, and outcome-focused.
  • Line manage and support a small team of Community Engagement Workers.
  • Maintain clear project timelines, deliverables, and monitoring systems.

Public Engagement & Promotional Activities

  • Undertake and oversee promotional roadshows and outreach events in accessible public spaces such as shopping centres, libraries, parks, leisure centres, and community halls.
  • Represent Midland Mencap at public events and local forums to raise awareness of AHCs.
  • Ensure outreach activities are culturally responsive and inclusive of seldom-heard communities.
  • Work with the Communications Team to align public-facing materials and campaigns.

Relationship Building & Partnership Development

  • Develop and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with:
    • Statutory services – public health teams, ICBs, NHS Trusts, local authorities.
    • Primary Care stakeholders – GPs, PCNs, Health Facilitators, social prescribers.
    • Voluntary, community, and faith organisations – including grassroots and cultural networks.
  • Facilitate co-delivery opportunities and partner involvement in promotional efforts.

Steering Group

  • Be part of the project’s Steering Group, including professionals and citizens with lived experience.
  • Use the group’s insights to inform delivery, shape strategy, and reflect accountability.
  • Ensure reports to Steering Group are well organised, transparent, and responsive.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

  • Track engagement, participation, and feedback data from outreach and roadshow activity.
  • Contribute to project evaluation through reports, case studies, and insight summaries.
  • Share learning across the organisation and with external partners to inform future development.

Experience.

Skills, Abilities & Attributes.

Training & Qualifications.

Essential

  • Evidenced management and leadership experience
  • Experience in coordinating health, inclusion, or community outreach projects.
  • Confidence in public speaking and community engagement in diverse, public environments.
  • Strong relationship-building skills across sectors and communities.
  • Understanding of learning disability, health inequalities, and the importance of accessible healthcare.
  • Experience of co-production and working alongside citizens with lived experience.
  • Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

  • Experience delivering or supporting public campaigns, health roadshows, or community pop-ups.
  • Knowledge of Annual Health Checks and Primary Care systems.
  • Lived experience of disability or caring responsibilities.
  • Competency in safeguarding, GDPR, and accessible communication formats.

What we offer?

Why Work with Midland Mencap?

  • Join a passionate, inclusive, and community-led organisation making a real impact.
  • Flexible and family-friendly working practices.
  • Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
  • Supportive team culture and access to employee wellbeing services.
  • Pension scheme and expenses reimbursement.

How to apply?

Submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your interest and how you meet the person specification to chris.haines@midlandmencap.org.uk by Sunday 10th August 2025.

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