Health Champions, Coordinator

Health Champions, Coordinator

Location: London

Salary: £29,000 - £30,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term

Originally established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the programme has since evolved to address broader public health priorities and improve awareness of local support services within communities.

The project is now entering a new phase focused on supporting communities disproportionately affected by fuel poverty and health inequalities, including residents living in colder or energy-inefficient homes, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, African, Asian and Caribbean communities, older adults, lone parents, low-income households, and refugee or migrant residents.

Working alongside the Energy Advice Services within the organisation, service and delivery partner, and their team of recruited Health Champions (volunteers), you will provide a holistic package of health support and energy efficiency guidance to residents. Health Champions receive specialist training and have access to a wide range of digital and printed assets on up-to-date health, wellbeing, and energy efficiency information to share with communities. Champions will be equipped to both disseminate information through their local networks (digitally and in person) and to attend community events alongside the organisation colleagues.

The Health Champions Coordinator will lead on the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the programme. Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of volunteer Health Champions
• Working with delivery partners to identify training needs and develop resources focused on priority health issues linked to fuel poverty and cold homes
• Work with partners to plan and facilitate online and face-to-face workshops, inductions, network meetings, and focus groups
• Identifying and attending community events, workshops, and engagement opportunities alongside Health Champions, with a focus on priority communities and targeted outreach

This role will adopt flexible hours, to attend evening workshops (support from colleagues available). The postholder will be supported to complete training in fuel poverty awareness and fuel poverty and health.

Key requirements:

• Connections with, or experience of, working with identified priority Barnet communities, including properties in the west of the borough; Disabled / residents /people living with long term health conditions; African, Asian and Caribbean people; older adults; lone parents; low-income households and refugee / migrant residents
• Excellent communication skills, including digital channels, and online and face-to-face event facilitation
• Experience working with/coordinating volunteers
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about the impact of fuel poverty on physical and mental health
• Awareness of health inequalities in Barnet

This Non-profit organisation working across London supports residents and local communities through programmes focused on wellbeing, inclusion, volunteering, and neighbourhood improvement. In Barnet, the organisation works as part of a borough-wide partnership alongside local voluntary and community sector organisations to provide training, volunteering support, resources, and advice to community, voluntary, faith, and social enterprise groups across the borough. The partnership also supports the delivery of the Health Champions programme, helping to strengthen community engagement, improve access to information and services, and support residents experiencing health inequalities and fuel poverty.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.