About Us
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is a local, independent, self-funded charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people in Lewisham and Southwark. We pride ourselves on our open and participative working environment, adhering to core values of fairness and equality as a service provider, employer, and partner. We are proud to partner with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide essential social prescribing and Cancer Champion services to individuals affected by cancer, through 2 year and 3-year funding, respectively.
Are you passionate about health equity and community empowerment?
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is looking for a dynamic, compassionate and community-focused individual to lead our Macmillan Cancer Champions Service. This vital role supports underrepresented communities in Lewisham to raise cancer awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to screening and wellbeing services.
What You’ll Do
* Lead a community-led programme to raise cancer awareness and tackle stigma
* Manage and support a Volunteer Coordinator and a team of Cancer Champions
* Build partnerships with local health, social care, and voluntary sector organisations
* Ensure inclusive, culturally sensitive engagement with underserved communities
* Monitor impact and report to funders and stakeholders
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Empathetic, proactive, and passionate about community health
* Experienced in managing staff or volunteers
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement and project delivery
* Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion
* A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
We Welcome You
We know that diverse teams make stronger organisations. If you’ve never seen yourself in a role like this before — we encourage you to apply. We offer:
* Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
* Anonymised shortlisting to reduce bias
* Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
* Applications in alternative formats (written/audio)
Ready to empower individuals and transform lives? Apply now and be part of our mission to create a healthier, more connected Lewisham!
Staff benefits
* 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time). Additional day's leave for Birthday
* One day a year for volunteering
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme, including access to 24/7 helpline for partners and dependents
* Flexi time scheme allowing the claiming back of additional hours worked
* Other flexible working options, including working from home (where appropriate)
* Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
* CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
* TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary