Community Lead (Hear Here Project)

The Diocese of Guildford has an exciting part-time opportunity for a Community Lead to manage our Hear Here project.

The Hear Here Project is a community-focused initiative which involves collaboration between the Diocese, Parishes, NHS Audiology Departments and Sight for Surrey to assist those who wear an NHS-issued hearing aid with any technical issues at clinics run by trained hearing champions. The clinics helps to break the cycle of isolation often experienced by those with hearing loss.

The project, powered by volunteers, operates in parish churches and other community spaces, forming a key part of the diocese's "Growing Communities" strategy.

The role involves leading, managing, and ensuring the governance of Hear Here across the diocese. The Community Project Lead will work closely with volunteers, maintaining high clinic standards and fostering relationships with key partners to secure the project’s future and enhance its outreach potential.

Key Responsibilities include:

·       Providing overall leadership and manage the daily activities of Hear Here.

·       Promote the project across the diocese, ensuring it is recognised as a vital part of parish outreach and mission.

·       Collect and analyse data from clinics for accurate and timely reporting.

·       Respond to telephone and email enquiries, assisting new clients in accessing clinics and keep the online directory current.

·       Identify, pursue, and secure ongoing funding to sustain and expand the project.

·       Increase the visibility of Hear Here within the Diocese to expand the clinics and enhance their role in community outreach.

·       Work with the NHS trusts to provide up-to-date training and support.

·       Manage a team of volunteers to ensure clinics run consistently, safely, and according to required standards.

·       Build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·       Administer and oversee project governance.

The successful candidate will need to hold a UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as the position requires travel around the diocese from time to time.

Benefits of the role include:

·       Competitive salary within the Charity Sector

·       Hybrid working

·       A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision

·       25 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, plus bank holidays

·       An employee assistance programme

·       Learning and development opportunities

·       Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.

 We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

For more information, please refer to the attached full job description.

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.