Community Engagement Assistant
We are looking for a Community Engagement Assistant to join the team in this hybrid working role. You’ll travel the length and breadth of the UK, from city centres to rural communities, meeting people face-to-face and having life-changing conversations.
This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey.
Position: Community Engagement Assistant
Location: Head Office (Liverpool) / Remote Working – with regular, extensive travel across the UK
Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time (34 hours per week, typically Mon–Fri, with occasional weekend work)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.59pm
The Role
As a Community Engagement Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in changing perceptions and saving lives by raising awareness of lung cancer and encouraging early detection across communities in the UK.
You will:
- Travel extensively across the UK, meeting people face-to-face and having potentially life-saving conversations
- Deliver information and awareness events, including unloading, setting up, and engaging with attendees
- Promote lung cancer screening and increase awareness of symptoms
- Plan and coordinate events, from sourcing locations to handling partner and public enquiries
- Produce evaluation reports to assess impact and support funding bids
- Work closely with the Community Engagement Manager and a passionate, close-knit team
If you’re passionate about health awareness, love working with people, and are excited by a role that gets you out on the road and into communities, we would love to hear from you.
About You
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual who thrives on variety and enjoys a fast-paced, public-facing role.
You will have:
- Confidence, excellent communication skills, and a friendly, outgoing personality
- The flexibility and stamina to travel regularly, often for several days at a time, and stay overnight
- The ability to lift, carry and set up event equipment
- A full driving licence (preferred, especially for use of the charity’s electric van)
- A proactive and organised approach to planning and event delivery
Benefits Include:
- Flexible Working
- 30 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- Supportive and passionate team culture
- A chance to make a direct impact in the fight against lung cancer
About the Organisation
This Charity is the UK’s leading lung cancer charity. We are dedicated to saving lives and supporting everyone affected by lung cancer. Our Community Engagement Team is central to this mission—challenging misconceptions, raising awareness, and encouraging early diagnosis nationwide.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Community Engagement Officer, Outreach Assistant, Health Awareness Officer, Events Assistant, Community Outreach Coordinator, Community Health Promoter, Events Lead, Etc….
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
