Community Lead

Thrive Tribe

. Lead and develop a team of smoking cessation practitioners .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeIsle of Wight • United KingdomSenior💰 £24,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading teams within health and public health settings, focusing on operational delivery, performance improvement, and collaborative partnerships. Committed to providing evidence-based, person-centred smoking cessation support while addressing health inequalities.

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Team LeadershipOperational DeliveryData-Driven Performance ImprovementClinical GovernanceRelationship Building

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Soft Skills

CoachingConfidence BuildingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Smoking CessationHealth InequalitiesPerson-Centred ServicesClinical GovernancePublic HealthCommunity OrganisationsNHS PartnershipsPrimary Care NetworksLocal IntelligenceKPI Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of smoking cessation practitioners
Set clear expectations and support high performance
Coach team members, recognise success, and address challenges
Lead operational delivery against contractual objectives, local priorities, and KPIs
Use data, insight, and local intelligence to improve referrals, waiting times, quit dates, and service-user outcomes
Collaborate with Smokefree teams and the Associate Director of Operations
Ensure safe, evidence-based, person-centred smoking cessation support
Maintain clinical governance, safeguarding, information governance, and record-keeping standards
Use audits, feedback, incidents, and service insight to improve quality
Build relationships with GP practices, pharmacies, NHS partners, community organisations, and local stakeholders
Improve access for priority populations and reduce health inequalities
Support implementation of new initiatives, pathways, and ways of working
Contribute to the development of Smokefree Island

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of leading people and delivering results, ideally within a health, wellbeing or public health setting
Confidence building relationships, using data to drive performance, and working collaboratively with partners
Understanding of health inequalities and commitment to inclusive, person-centred services
Experience working with GP practices, Primary Care Networks, pharmacies, or wider healthcare systems is advantageous but not essential
Full UK driving licence
Access to a vehicle
Must be based on the Isle of Wight
CV and covering letter required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular team events and activities, including ThriveFest and the annual Challenge Weekend
Flexible working
Tailored health and wellbeing support, including access to life coaching
Rewards portal offering discounts on shops, restaurants, and days out
Enhanced parental leave
23 days holiday (FTE equivalent), increasing every year up to a maximum of 29 days, plus Bank Holidays
A paid day to live by the organisation's values
Wellbeing package including life coaching, online counselling, and opportunities to get active with colleagues
Learning and development opportunities, including project leadership and career progression
Peer reflection platform for recognising colleagues' work
Employee Experience team support