The Engagement and Programmes Manager (freelance) will lead the planning, coordination and deployment of MEA's community engagement and outreach team. They will manage the development and delivery of all MEA’s programmes of work, including partnership and stakeholder management. The postholder will provide leadership to the community engagement team, strengthen strategic partnerships, deliver on data-driven decision-making, ensure MEA's programmes are delivered to a high standard, and support the team in remaining responsive to the needs of Black and Mixed-heritage women and families.
The role combines operational coordination, partnership development, programme oversight and community leadership.
What you'll be doing
You will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of MEA’s community engagement and outreach work. This is a role that brings together programme oversight, partnership development, team leadership and operational coordination.
Your work will include:
- Leading and supporting the community engagement team
- Managing the development and delivery of MEA’s programmes of work
- Building and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders
- Making sure community voices inform programme design and organisational priorities
- Overseeing monitoring, evaluation, reporting and continuous learning
- Helping programmes stay responsive to the needs of Black and Mixed-heritage women and families
- Supporting the smooth running of engagement and programme activity
By the end of your first six months, we want to see a team that feels supported, programmes that run more consistently, stronger community participation, and clearer evidence of the difference MEA is making.
Who we're looking for
This role suits someone who is comfortable holding several strands of work at once and making progress without needing constant direction. You’ll be working across home, community and event settings, with regular travel across Birmingham and occasional evenings and weekends when events are on.
We’re looking for someone who understands why culturally competent, inclusive community work matters, and who can work both independently and collaboratively. The people who tend to thrive here are those who can keep the detail moving while staying close to the lived experiences of Black and Mixed-heritage women and families.
One of the most important parts of this role is being able to listen carefully, act on what you hear, and help turn community insight into practical action.
What we offer
- Up to £28,800 per annum (pro rata of £35,000 FTE)
- Part-time freelance contract
- Flexible hybrid working with autonomy to manage your time across home, office and community settings
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work improving outcomes for Black and Black mixed-heritage women and families
- Professional development opportunities, including training, networking and representing MEA at sector events
- A supportive, values-led team culture with regular reflective practice, collaboration and leadership support
- The opportunity to shape innovative programmes and influence community-led approaches to improving perinatal care
- The chance to build strategic partnerships and contribute to systems change, helping to create lasting impact for the communities we serve
Apply
If this sounds like the right next step, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply on our website- https://maternityengagement.uk/vacancy/
Pay: Up to £28,800.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- This role asks you to lead community engagement, outreach, and programme delivery across Birmingham. What part of that work do you think will be hardest, and why?
Education:
Experience:
- Programme management: 2 years (required)
- Stakeholder management: 2 years (preferred)
- safeguarding and community-based working: 2 years (preferred)
- Community engagement: 3 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B18 7AF
