We’re looking for a Community Engagement Office who is motivated and passionate about making a difference for people affected by HIV and other blood borne viruses, to join our team in Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Job description
Job Title: Community Engagement Officer
Salary: £28,731 FTE: Actual Salary pro-rata for 21 hours/week £17,239 per annum
Reporting to: Minority Ethnic Communities Manager
Hours of work: Part-time (21 hours per week)
Holidays: 22 days (incl public holidays) pro-rata for part time
Contract: Fixed Term until end of December 2026
Location: Hybrid (working from home and Glasgow office)
Application Deadline: Midnight, Wednesday 22nd October 2025
About the role
Our vision is for a Scotland where no one faces HIV alone, we will achieve this by fighting stigma and empowering people living with HIV to live full and healthy lives.
We are at an exciting point in our history as we strive to reach the goal of zero transmissions by 2030. We have developed an ambitious new strategic plan, and we are investing in digital transformation, communications and policy, and we have aims to significantly increase our fundraising to invest in strengthening our support and prevention work across Scotland.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to improve the lives of people living with HIV and plays a vital role in Waverley Care and Scotland’s ambition to reach Zero HIV Transmission by 2030. The Community Engagement Officer (Minority Ethnic Health) will:
1. Reach out to diverse communities across Greater Glasgow and Clyde disproportionately affected by HIV, in particular people from African communities and other minority ethnic communities where there is evidence of a high BBV prevalence rate, to raise awareness of HIV, sexual health and wellbeing, and the importance of knowing your BBV status.
2. To work closely with the Minority Ethnic Communities Manager and communications staff to develop and deliver a range of in person and digital interventions that address HIV and the sexual health needs of minority ethnic communities
3. Offer BBV testing in community venues.
4. Working closely with the Health Improvement Team, this post will collaborate with other team members to develop learning, skills, and best practice to support individuals.
About the person
We are looking for a motivated individual who:
- Has a demonstrable interest in, or passion for, improving the lives of people affected by blood borne viruses (BBVs), in particular people disproportionately affected by HIV.
- Demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable groups.
- A proven ability to work across community outreach, and digital interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences
- Be a strong team player, able to use own initiative and reflect on their own practice.
- Interested in development opportunities and further training.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.
We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Application notes
If you’re excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to recruitment@waverleycare.org
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ese Johnson, Minority Ethnic Communities Manager, at ese.johnson@waverleycare.org
Application Deadline: Midnight, Wednesday 22nd October 2025