Men's Engagement Lead

Location: Woodchester

Men's Engagement Lead

Location:

Hybrid (Home or office based, with some required travel to Stroud, Gloucestershire)

Salary: FTE £26,500 to £29,000 (£14.56 to £15.93 per hour)

Role Status: 21 hours per week

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

We are looking for a Men's Engagement Lead to help shape meaningful, inclusive support and engagement opportunities for men affected by meningitis.

About the job

As a centre of expertise in meningitis aftercare and support, Meningitis Now delivers specialist, impactful services across the UK through its established Community Support Team. Building on this strong foundation, this new role will develop tailored, inclusive support for men affected by meningitis.

Shaped by men’s lived experience, this new role will create new ways for men to connect, remove barriers to support, and embed best practice in engagement with men across the charity.

The role will:

Co-design and lead evidence-informed support with men who have lived experience of meningitis, creating meaningful opportunities for connection through peer support, events, online groups and tailored resources
Provide compassionate one-to-one emotional and practical support, manage an active caseload and develop support plans that reflect each individual’s needs
Help men access Meningitis Now’s wider services and trusted specialist organisations, and advocate for greater understanding of the lasting effects of meningitis in settings such as education and employment
Build relationships with men’s groups, mental health services, professionals and community partners to raise awareness, encourage referrals and connect men with additional support
Champion authentic representation and best practice in male engagement across the charity, using learning, feedback and impact measures to improve services and increase male participation
Work collaboratively across the charity, maintain accurate and confidential records, and follow safeguarding and organisational procedures

The role would suit someone who brings:

Experience of providing support in a community, health, social care, education, voluntary-sector or similar setting, particularly with people affected by illness, bereavement, trauma, grief or disability
An understanding of how men may experience and access support, and the ability to adapt services to individual needs
Strong listening, empathy, communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with individuals, families, professionals and partner organisations
Good organisation, digital and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage priorities, work independently and contribute positively to a team
A sound understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and safe working practice, together with a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
Flexibility to travel and occasionally work evenings or weekends, with reasonable notice. A full driving licence is required

What we're looking for

Essential skills and experience

Demonstrable experience of how men may experience and access support in relation to bereavement, trauma, grief, disability and medical trauma, and how support may need to be adapted to meet individual needs
Strong listening, empathy and communication skills, with the ability to respond sensitively and effectively to a diverse range of individuals, families, professionals and organisations
Confident IT and digital skills, including Microsoft Office, CRM or case management systems, social media and digital platforms used to deliver or administer support
Strong relationship management and service delivery experience, with the ability to build trust, work diplomatically and maintain confidentiality
Ability to self-motivate and work on own initiative with strong understanding of safe…