Female Armed Forces Wellbeing and Engagement Lead supporting women from the Naval Service community across Cornwall through Project Eir, outreach and community-based activities. Part-time (18.75 hours), £16,000, fixed term to October 2027. Apply by 4 Nov 2026.

Role Summary and Purpose

The Female Armed Forces Wellbeing and Engagement Lead will establish and deliver Project Eir, a programme funded by the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity, providing dedicated wellbeing and engagement support to women from the Naval Service community across Cornwall.

The postholder will provide proactive outreach, one-to-one wellbeing and transition support, holistic needs assessments, personalised wellbeing plans, practical guidance and advocacy. They will also co-produce women-only peer support opportunities, wellbeing workshops, safe family activities for women and their children, and community activities that build confidence, resilience and social connection.

Working flexibly from the Truro VALOUR Hub, home and community venues across Cornwall, the postholder will create welcoming, safe and accessible opportunities for women who may not identify with traditional veteran services or who experience barriers to seeking support. Delivery will reflect Veterans Regroup CIC’s trauma-informed, Psychologically Informed Environment and No Wrong Door approach.

Working as a Specialist in an Integrated Service

Project Eir is part of Veterans Regroup CIC’s wider integrated support offer. Women may experience overlapping challenges involving mental wellbeing, military transition, identity, menopause, caring responsibilities, isolation, finance, employment or access to services. The postholder will help women identify priorities, build on their strengths and access the most appropriate support without unnecessary handovers or repeated retelling of their experiences.

Working alongside VALOUR Caseworkers, partners, military establishments and community organisations, the postholder will coordinate warm referrals and maintain appropriate follow-up.

The postholder will also contribute to a quarterly Project Eir Steering Group, helping to shape project development, share learning and report on progress.

They will not be expected to provide clinical mental health treatment or specialist advice beyond their competence.

The role will also involve recruiting, supporting and developing female veteran volunteers; facilitating peer networks; engaging women in the design and review of activities; and promoting the service through trusted community and Armed Forces networks. The postholder will contribute to accurate records, safeguarding, beneficiary feedback, ONS4 and SWEMWBS wellbeing measures and consent-based case studies to demonstrate the project’s impact.

Training and Professional Development

Veterans Regroup CIC is committed to supporting its staff through induction, safeguarding and trauma-informed training, regular supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional development. The postholder will work within agreed professional boundaries and escalation procedures, with support available for complex needs and safeguarding concerns.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive person with experience of wellbeing or community support, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to engage women who may be less likely to access established services. Experience of partnership working, facilitating groups, coordinating volunteers, person-centred assessment or monitoring outcomes would be valuable. Knowledge of the Armed Forces community, through professional or lived experience, is advantageous.

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Job Description and Person Spec – Female Armed Forces Wellbeing and Engagement Lead

How to Apply

Send your CV and covering letter to jane@veteransregroup.co.uk. Please include the job title in the email subject line and explain how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview, which will include a short presentation. Two recent employment references will be requested and contacted only if you are successful.

Equal Opportunities and Pre-employment Checks

Veterans Regroup CIC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including members of the Armed Forces community, and are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, evidence of the right to work in the UK and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you need to apply in a different format or would like support with your application, email us and we will help where possible.

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