At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community engagement projects and ensure local voices shape our work.
- Company: Join Lancashire Mind, a charity dedicated to mental health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities and help people thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement and leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 22610 - 22610 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Community Engagement Lead to join Lancashire Mind. This role is focused on leading the Community Engagement Team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects, and ensuring the voices of local communities and people with lived experience influence the work we do.
Job details
- Hours: 24.5 hours per week
- Contract: Fixed term to 31 May 2029
- Starting salary: £32,300 pro rata (£22,610 actual)
- Location: Based in Leyland, Lancashire with activities across the county. Hybrid and flexible working options available.
- Application deadline: Midnight 30 July 2026
- Interview date: 11 August 2026
Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight to Lancashire Mind's Community Engagement Team, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, achieve meaningful outcomes and continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve. You will lead and support a team of staff, oversee performance and impact, and work closely with a wide range of partners, funders, community organisations and stakeholders.
A key part of the role is ensuring that lived experience and community voice are embedded throughout our work. You will support meaningful participation and coproduction opportunities, helping to ensure people have genuine influence over the services and projects that affect them.
This is an exciting time to join Lancashire Mind as we continue to develop our community engagement work, strengthen our partnerships and expand our reach across Lancashire. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can achieve the best mental health and wellbeing possible and who is motivated by creating opportunities for people and communities to thrive.
Benefits and working environment
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to support staff, including an Employee Assistance Programme, a paid wellbeing half day and regular wellbeing activities. We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision and a strong commitment to learning and development.
We have recently enhanced our annual leave offer, with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), additional closure days over Christmas, long service leave, and the option to buy or sell annual leave. Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work: "Great staff team, positive and supportive culture."
Additional information
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applications must be submitted using the online Lancashire Mind job application form, which can be found on this page.
Community & Engagement Lead in Leyland employer: Lancashire Mind
Lancashire Mind is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Leyland, Lancashire. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a commitment to professional development. Join us in making a meaningful impact on mental health and wellbeing in our communities while enjoying a positive workplace culture that values collaboration and growth.
