Cancer Ambassador Coordinator – Place Based
As the place based Cancer Ambassador Coordinator for Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre, Blackpool Volunteer Centre will be responsible for delivering the Volunteer Cancer Ambassadors Programme at a local level, supporting both community-based volunteers and workplace-based ambassadors within businesses. The role includes recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse network of volunteers drawn from community groups, VCFSE organisations, and the business sector.
As a Coordinator, you will build strong local partnerships, engage with employers, and tailor delivery to local needs – ensuring that awareness activity is culturally appropriate, accessible, and embedded within existing structures. By linking directly with local businesses, Chambers of Commerce, and employer networks, Coordinators will extend the reach of the programme, encouraging organisations to champion early detection and cancer awareness within the workplace.
Core Priorities – Cancer Ambassador Coordinators
· Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding Recruit and induct volunteers from local communities, VCFSE organisations, and businesses, ensuring a diverse and representative ambassador network.
· Training & Capacity Building Deliver tailored training for both community and workplace ambassadors, equipping them with relevant knowledge and confidence to engage their audiences.
· Support for Workplace Cancer Ambassadors Engage with local employers, Chambers of Commerce, and business networks to promote the ambassador opportunity and support nominated employees.
· Ongoing Volunteer Support & Supervision Provide regular one-to-one support, peer networking opportunities, and guidance for all ambassadors, ensuring motivation and retention.
· Community & Workplace Outreach Facilitate and support awareness activity across a range of settings – from community centres and events to workplaces and business-led initiatives.
· Local Partnership Development Build strong, place-based relationships with VCFSE organisations, employers, GP practices, and health teams to embed the programme locally.
· Inclusive & Targeted DeliveryTailor engagement approaches to reach priority groups, including those facing cultural, linguistic, or systemic barriers to cancer screening.
· Volunteer Recognition & Development Celebrate the contributions of ambassadors and create opportunities for continued learning and progression within the programme.
· Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation Track activity and impact through data collection and volunteer feedback, contributing to programme-wide reporting and continuous improvement.
· Contribute to Programme Learning Share insights and challenges with other Coordinators and the Cancer Ambassador Partnership Lead to support shared learning and coherent delivery.
Monthly reporting will be required throughout the project, along with a post-delivery report due within 3 months of project closure. This will help to evidence continued communications, engagement and impact post project.
Length of contract:
1st October 2025 – 30th September 2026
Salary:
£25,584 per annum pro rata
Hours:
15 per week.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £10,372.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 per week
Work Location: In person