Communities & Prevention Officer - Men's Mental Health

Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This permanent role has a starting salary of £17,183 per annum (pro rata to £42,958 FTE), working 14.4 hours per week. We have a great opportunity to join our Prevention Innovation team as a Prevention Innovation Officer for Men’s Mental Health. The Prevention Innovation Team works at the forefront of community development, leading projects that test new approaches in health & wellbeing. This role will have a focus on East Surrey, and is a hybrid role, allowing flexibility to work from home or the office, as well as working directly within communities. As a team, we support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for two days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home, or in the community, the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role You will be responsible for the ongoing development and coordination of place-based services that support men’s mental health & wellbeing. This may include working with community organisations to explore opportunities for expanding the provision of place-based services for men’s wellbeing, providing oversight of the day-to-day operation of men’s mental health place-based services, and developing the governance and infrastructure to support how men’s mental health & wellbeing support is provided to residents in community settings. You will also be required to advise and support partners on the topic of men’s mental health and attend events, where relevant, to share about the relevant provisions available. Over the next 18 months you will be working to secure the sustainability of community-based men’s mental health provision. This includes supporting local provisions to become safely volunteer-led, developing and implementing the governance and infrastructure that supports the operation of community-based men’s mental health provision, and encouraging community-ownership of these provisions. Where appropriate, you will also work to expand the access and availability of men’s mental health community support into areas of demonstrable need. The successful candidate will also support evaluation of men’s mental health provision and help make the case for doing more of what works. This role contributes to toward Surrey’s ambitions to tackle health inequality, and create empowered and thriving communities. You will do this by improving access to support services, encouraging community ownership of place-based wellbeing provision, and supporting residents to develop their skills and support others. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Project and programme management, including governance and oversight Community engagement and volunteer management to support place-based initiatives Partnership working to deliver positive outcomes across organisations and communities Effective use of digital tools to improve service delivery and accessibility Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and succinctly Adaptable and empathetic approach, with an understanding of health and social care challenges and a willingness to respond to new insights and opportunities To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Tell us about a time when you worked with a community group, volunteers, or residents to develop or improve a local initiative. What was your role, how did you ensure people felt ownership of the work, and what was the outcome? Describe a situation where you supported someone or a group whose needs, experiences, or circumstances were different from your own. How did you ensure their voice was heard, and what did you learn from the experience? Tell us about a time when you identified a better way of working, challenged an existing process, or introduced a new approach. What prompted the change and what impact did it have? Give an example of a time when you had to bring together different organisations, stakeholders or partners to achieve a shared outcome. How did you manage differing priorities and what was achieved? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 18/11/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Jack Smith by email or on MS Teams for any questions relating to the role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1st April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council . Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.