We are on the frontline of sexual health and wellbeing and are looking for a Local Services Coordinator to join and lead our dedicated Leeds team. This is your opportunity to drive real-world impact, leading team operations, community outreach, and rapid testing services that break down barriers, challenge stigma, and deliver life-changing sexual health interventions across Leeds. Based at our Leeds site, you will be the operational anchor ensuring our staff, systems, and community initiatives operate seamlessly to reduce HIV and STI transmission among populations most at risk.
THE ROLE (Up to 37 Hours Per Week)
- Leading from the front – Managing, supervising, and supporting project staff (up to 6 FTEs), apprentices, sessional workers, and volunteers to maximise day-to-day impact.
- Overseeing direct outreach – Coordinating real-world and online outreach across community venues, events, public sex environments (PSEs), and digital platforms targeting GBMSM, Black African communities, sex workers, Trans people, and other high-risk groups.
- Coordinating testing services – Leading and delivering community-based rapid HIV/Syphilis point-of-care testing (POCT) and STI screening while maintaining strict regulation and infection control standards.
- Building community & partnerships – Establishing local community forums, identifying unmet sexual health needs, and collaborating with partner agencies (e.g., Leeds Sexual Health, Gender Identity Clinics, drug projects).
- Driving performance & reporting – Overseeing monitoring systems, producing activity reports, managing devolved budgets, and supporting funding applications.
- Building management – Taking responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep and health and safety management of the Leeds building.
This role demands flexibility. Regular evening and weekend work is required to meet the community and manage outreach operations when and where they happen.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE FIGHT
- Proven leadership experience – At least two years' experience working with populations most at risk of acquiring HIV, with strong skills in managing, supervising, and developing staff and volunteers.
- Deep community insight – Strong understanding of the social issues, inequalities, and sexual health needs affecting key target populations.
- Operational excellence – Skilled in project planning, budget management, bid development, and overseeing work objectives to meet contractual targets and tight deadlines.
- Safeguarding & safety focus – Practical experience and knowledge of working within a Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults framework.
- Collaborative & adaptable – Skilled in building external stakeholder partnerships, facilitating group work and training, and maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
THE REWARDS
- Salary: NJC scale SO1 (points 23–25), £34,434 – £36,363 pro rata per annum (for up to 37 hours/week).
- Benefits: 5% employer workplace pension contribution and Paycare healthcare membership.
- Meaningful impact: Lead a frontline team whose interventions, testing, and outreach directly save lives and reduce health inequalities across Leeds.
- Supportive environment: Be part of an established group of services committed to inclusive, community-led wellbeing and staff development.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Contract & Location: Permanent contract (reviewed annually), based at the MESMAC Leeds site with travel required across regional sites.
- DBS Check: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred lists check.
- Working Pattern: Up to 37 hours per week (to be agreed with the successful candidate), requiring regular evening and weekend commitments.
HOW TO APPLY
We do not accept CVs. Application packs (including Job Description and Person Specification) can be downloaded Below.
- Closing Date: 10:00 AM, Monday 19th October 2026
- Interviews: Wednesday 28th October 2026
- Submission: Email completed application packs and required 1-minute audio/video submission to jobs@mesmac.co.uk.
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