The Hepatitis C Trust
Surrey Peer Programme Manager
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Surrey Peer Programme Manager
Senior Peer Support and Strategy Manager (Surrey)
The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the UK’s independent patient-led charity specialising in hepatitis C—a disease that could virtually be eliminated by 2030 thanks to cutting-edge treatments.
Nowfully committed to eradicating hepatitis C in England, we are seeking a leadership role with a passionate, driven individual to spearhead our expanding peer support programmes in Surrey.
As a key member of our Southern Regional team, you will coach, guide, and oversee a dedicated staff team as well as developing and managing our network of trusted peer support projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate a knack for key relationships, sharp management, and empathic communication—all essential in navigating the complexities of a modern NHS while working proactively with disadvantaged communities.
About the Role
The ideal candidate has:
- Strong organisational skills, capable of supervising operational and strategic functions across a growing programme portfolio
- Experience managing peer-driven initiatives, particularly in health-related or social support settings
- A holistic understanding of vulnerable groups, lived experience, and how peer support drives real change
- Bespoke knowledge of NHS structures in Surrey, particularly engagement with the Surrey ODN and partner agencies
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Your Responsibilities
Your role will be at the heart of advancing our elimination mission. Core duties include:
- Staff supervision: Provide leadership to existing peer support staff, fostering professional growth and project excellence in Surrey’s taboo health space
- Programme development: Oversee existing and future peer initiatives, ensuring alignment with Hepatitis C elimination targets
- Stakeholder coordination: Regular liaison with health partners, the NHS Surrey ODN, drug and alcohol services, outreach programs, and other support networks
- Operational management: Address day-to-day challenges and refine scalable solutions for working with marginalised groups
- Strategic alignment: Advocate for peer-led policies and advocate for systemic change, building consistency across the UK geographic network
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Skills and Selection Criteria
- Proven track record in managing peer support or disadvantaged engagement—preferably within health, equality, or substance-use contexts
- Empathy with lived experience: Understanding how community partnerships can surface grievances and transform policy
- Flexible expertise: Relationships—as-natural as you are with Surrey’s ODN, GP networks, No Wrong Doors practices, and third-sector organisations
- High standards of reporting, administration, and project delivery—ensuring full affordability within the voluntary sector’s resource realities
Join us and shape the elimination of hepatitis C. This role is hands-on, fully flexible with meaningful impact—the motivation we demand is as relentless as we are hopeful.
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