Job Description

Job Title:

Engagement Coordinator, Renfrewshire

Position:

Part time 18 hours, 6 months fixed term contract

Salary:

26,000 FTE per annum pro rata 18 hours

Context:

An exciting opportunity to work on a mass participation community programme which aims to engage with 1000's of residents across Renfrewshire in the Johnstone, Elderslie, and Linwood areas We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with schools and community groups, promoting health and wellbeing and supporting social cohesion.

Intelligent Health Ltd is dedicated to improving the health of communities around the world. We believe a healthy community needs all stakeholders working together to make a difference. That means people, organisations and leaders. Intelligent Health values are; honest, kind, passionate about health, collaborative, reliable and ambitious.

Beat the Street is an evidence-based community programme which uses gamification to incentivise positive behaviours including physical activity, active travel, and connecting with the local environment. The game phase uses RFID sensors called Beat Boxes placed on street furniture around an area and players are given game cards which they tap on the Beat Boxes earning points as they travel around the area.

Role Summary

The programme is divided into 3 phases; Anticipation, Experience and Legacy. In the anticipation phase the Engagement Coordinator will work with local stakeholders to raise awareness and recruit teams from schools and community groups. This will involve attending community events, presenting at parent's evenings and assemblies and visiting local voluntary groups, clubs and businesses to get teams signed up and generally raise awareness of the scheme.

Throughout the live phase of the game, the Engagement Coordinator will deliver several community events and competitions to help motivate players, boost participation and recruit new players. You will also need to plan and deliver a launch event, celebration event and prize giving in partnership with the key stakeholders.

During the Legacy phase, the Engagement Coordinator should have sourced opportunities for players to remain active in their local area, linking with local partners and promoting these through regular newsletters and online platforms.

Duties

Ensure participation and engagement with Beat the Street across whole communities (schools, businesses, community groups). Continued engagement and management of key project stakeholders such as project funders and a wide range of local organisations like the health sector, local authorities, schools and community groups. Work with partners to target specific groups (i.e. those with long term health conditions or from lower socio-economic groups). Work with local organisations to create an engaging calendar of events. Updating and maintaining project plans and marketing documentation - to include engagement planning and event management documents. Attend and support local steering-group meetings. Working closely with the comms and marketing team to create and deliver a communications and marketing plan. Problem solving and adapting to the changing needs of the project as they arise. Management of social media activities. Co-ordination of the prize distribution for schools and scheme participants. Feed into evaluation, demonstrating the impact of the programme and how partners are working together for long term well-being of residents. Manage a legacy programme supporting participants to stay active Present at relevant conferences/events.

Skills & Competencies

Experience of developing and delivering successful community outreach programmes and events Experience of working with schools Experience and knowledge of the health and wellbeing sector Knowledge of the local area and the barriers and opportunities for increasing physical activity levels Event Management skills Excellent communication skills Experience of delivering communications, social media and basic marketing Experience of creating sustainable project legacies Stakeholder management and diplomacy Enthusiasm Microsoft office proficient Good organisation and prioritisation skills

Must have access to own vehicle with a full driver's license and insurance which covers Business use. Alternatively, demonstrate how you will travel around the area easily.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025