Job description
Are you…
* A strong leader who can inspire, mentor and develop peer-led services
* Passionate about health inequalities in diverse groups and embedding patient perspectives into your work
* Experienced in developing services and driving innovation for health inclusion groups
* Skilled at being strong partnerships and influencing health systems and policies
If so, we'd love to hear from you
About the role
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity run by and for people with lived experience. We work with people who often find it hard to get healthcare, including people living with hepatitis C.
This role is part of a new structure within the Hepatitis C Trust and will lead the revitalisation of the Cheshire & Merseyside peer programme, ensuring it remains fit for purpose, resilient, and responsive to both community needs and funding opportunities.
The successful candidate will drive forward a renewed vision for peer-led services across Merseyside and Cheshire—building on strong existing foundations while delivering innovation, equity, and measurable impact. This will encompass both the core Hepatitis C peer model and the peer-led Needle and Syringe Programme (NSP) alongside developing new opportunities.
The Peer Services and Development Manager will:
* Lead
: Inspire and develop a high-performing peer and volunteer workforce, embedding patient led and inclusive practices.
* Strategise
: Design and implement innovative workforce and service strategies aligned with organisational values and national health priorities.
* Innovate in Care
: Drive excellence in hepatitis C and harm reduction services, ensuring equity, compliance, and measurable impact.
* Collaborate
: Build strong cross-sector partnerships with Operational Delivery Networks, local authorities, and Integrated Care Systems.
* Analyse & Report
: Use data and performance insights to evaluate outcomes, identify inequalities, and inform service redesign or development.
* Expand
: Develop new models of care for underrepresented and hard-to-reach groups, scaling successful pilots nationally.
* Champion Culture
: Foster an inclusive, resilient, and cohesive team culture that reflects the Trust's mission and values.
What we offer
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
* Training and development opportunities
* Company pension (5% employer contribution)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and financial support)
* Independent clinical supervision
* Travel support
Please refer to the blue apply button above for full application instructions and a detailed job description.