Senior Programme & Engagement Lead

Community

Senior Programme &
Engagement Lead

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

£32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Flexible 

Hybrid

Location: Hybrid working – remote with regular in-person attendance for events, content creation, meetings, and outreach across the UK

An exciting and impactful opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and confident Senior Programme & Engagement Lead to join our growing team.

The Motherhood Group is a Black-led social enterprise committed to improving the Black maternal experience through advocacy, peer-led support, digital innovation, community programmes, storytelling, and policy-shaping work. We amplify the voices of Black mothers, work to address systemic health inequalities, and build culturally safe spaces for community-led change.

Main Purpose

To lead the delivery of The Motherhood Group’s programmes, events, digital campaigns, and stakeholder engagement. This is a dynamic and highly practical role requiring a confident communicator, event and content lead, and proactive organiser who is capable of delivering, creating, and representing the organisation across multiple platforms and public settings.

Responsibilities

1. Programme & Project Delivery
• Coordinate and implement peer support sessions, community programmes, campaigns, and roundtable events.
• Manage session calendars, stakeholder outreach, and facilitator relationships.
• Liaise with partner organisations and speakers to ensure smooth programme delivery.
• Monitor engagement levels, user needs, and participant feedback to adapt and improve programming.

2. Digital Content Creation & Posting
• Plan, create, and post high-quality, engaging content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other channels.
• Film and edit basic videos (e.g. mum stories, behind-the-scenes reels) using a phone and editing apps.
• Develop creative concepts for campaigns and work with a freelance designer to produce branded visuals, while also designing simple graphics and reels independently (e.g. on Canva).
• Maintain a consistent content calendar and ensure output aligns with upcoming projects and events.

3. Campaign & Event Management
•  Lead the planning and delivery of major campaigns such as:
-> Black Maternal Mental Health Week (September)
-> Black Maternal Health Conference & Awards (March)
->  Ongoing live events, webinars, and community-led activations

• Coordinate logistics, ticketing, venue management, speaker liaison, and materials preparation.
•  Represent The Motherhood Group at events and ensure smooth onsite execution.

4. Public Speaking & Representation
•  Represent The Motherhood Group in public and professional forums including panels, community events, webinars, and speaking engagements.
•  Confidently speak about the organisation’s mission, programmes, community impact, and the issues facing Black mothers.
• Present updates, moderate sessions, and host internal or external events as needed.
•  Serve as a public-facing voice for The Motherhood Group with professionalism and integrity.

5. Community & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with Black mothers, peer facilitators, speakers, programme partners, and community leaders.
• Engage with organisations and professionals working across maternal health, mental health, parenting, and related fields.
• Coordinate communication, outreach, and scheduling for community boards, partner networks, and advisory groups.

6. Reporting & Coordination
• Maintain delivery trackers, income and expense spreadsheets, event registrations, and social engagement stats.
• Contribute to funder reporting by collating outcome data, session feedback, and delivery metrics.
• Prepare updates and summaries on active projects for team meetings or external communications.

7. General Administration
• Respond to general inbox enquiries (e.g. session signups, speaking invites, support referrals) using clear templates or triage guidance.
• Create and circulate newsletters summarising upcoming events, programme updates, and community news.
•  Keep internal folders and organisational systems (e.g. Trello, Drive, Mailchimp) up to date with current delivery materials and timelines.

Person Specification

Requirement

Details

Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Experience

Delivering high-impact projects and campaigns

E

Events

Experience managing logistics, hosting events, coordinating speakers and venues

E

Communications

Strong speaking and writing skills, comfortable speaking publicly and online

E

Digital

Skilled in creating, editing, and posting digital content independently

E

Engagement

Comfortable engaging with Black mothers, professionals, and community stakeholders

E

Tools

Confident using Canva, Mailchimp, Trello, Eventbrite, Instagram/TikTok posting tools

E

Community

Deep understanding of Black maternal experiences and related inequalities

E

Coordination

Excellent organisation, attention to detail, time and task management

E

Advocacy

Able to communicate complex issues clearly and with sensitivity

D

Budgeting

Experience tracking income/expenses for events or projects

D

To Apply

Email your CV and a short cover letter to: info@themotherhoodgroup.com
Subject line: Senior Programme & Engagement Lead Application
EMAIL CV & COVER LETTER
Deadline: 22nd July 2025
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