Community lead jobs

We are recruiting a high energy and hands on Garden Manager to work closely with the Senior Leadership team at Sufra to support the development and expansion of the community garden, and manage the team of garden staff and volunteers. This is an exciting time in the development of St. Raphael’s Edible Garden, as we are looking for an experienced Garden Manager to oversee the next steps in the development of the site, deliver a range of learning outcomes and fully implement, manage and further develop all aspects of the garden project.

Alongside practical educational outdoor experience, the successful candidate will understand how to design educational programmes that are accessible and engaging for a range of audiences, including school children and young people, adults with additional needs, and wider community. Project management and organisational skills are also essential. This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity, that would suit a committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile. Through their activities, the Garden Manager will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people in Brent and transforming the lives of beneficiaries. 

We want to ensure that everyone with blood cancer, regardless of circumstances, has the support they need to navigate their blood cancer and live well. In this role, you’ll transform how people with blood cancer access and experience our products and support services. 

You’ll lead on service transformation projects such as:

• Growing our Direct Referral Service across the UK, where NHS Trusts are referring newly diagnosed patients for an ongoing journey of tailored information and support
• Scaling up our Clinical Trials Support Service, so we can support many more people than we are currently around understanding and accessing clinical trials
• Improving access to clinical trials for ethnic minorities, by testing and piloting new interventions in communities

With a Service Designer to support you, you’ll lead user research, prototyping, testing and iteration of new products and services. You’ll ensure our service transformation programme is working on scalable and sustainable products and services that meet user needs and strategic goals.   

This is a relatively new role, so we are looking for someone excited by the opportunity to embed it in the organisation and build strong ways of working. Expected travel for this role is approximately 2-4 visits to the office per month. More frequent travel to the office may be required during busy periods.  

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

We will interview suitable candidates whilst the role is live and may choose to bring the ad to an early close at our discretion.

We welcome applications from candidates looking to work part time, a minimum of 28 hours per week. Please state this in your cover letter before submitting your application.

We are seeking a driven and dedicated Lead Community Advice Worker to join our community advocacy and advice service centred on the community that gathers in Gillett Square in Dalston, Hackney. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of people facing complex challenges, including poverty, homelessness, poor mental and physical health, disability, and racism and discrimination.

About Side by Side

Our Side by Side service has developed through several years of outreach on Gillett Square in Dalston. Recognising that many in the community that gathers there face severe disadvantages on multiple levels yet rarely seek support, we set about getting to know people, listening to their stories, and slowly building trust whilst offering practical help, advice and support. Now, our community advice workers are considered part of the community themselves and without hesitation, people refer themselves and their friends, neighbours and families to us for support. 

The Role

As our Lead Community Advice Worker, you will provide holistic advice, advocacy, and practical support to people connected to the marginalised and excluded Gillett Square community in Dalston. You will help them access essential services, navigate welfare benefits and housing issues, and challenge decisions they believe are unjust. You will also provide guidance and supervision to one Community Advice Worker. This role involves occasional outreach in Gillett Square and through home visits.

The role is offered on a part-time, 4 day week basis (0.8 FTE) with a salary of £36,050 pro rata per annum.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in supporting people with complex lives who face multiple disadvantages and social exclusion. 

• A proven ability to build trust and positive relationships with individuals who may be distrustful of services.

• A strong understanding of social justice and a commitment to working side by side with people in a way that empowers them to claim their rights.

• Knowledge of welfare rights and housing regulations.

• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

• An understanding of the effects of racial discrimination and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.

• Leadership skills and the ability to drive the service forward with service users’ needs at the forefront.

If you are passionate about social justice and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply or get in touch to arrange an informal chat about the role.

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:

• The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
• Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
• Knowledge and understanding of In-form client management system.
• Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
• A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential

Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:

• Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family.
• Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
• To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
• To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
• Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
• Working in partnership with the Retail Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
• Assist the Multi Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements.

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have in-depth understanding of challenges faced by people with experience of homelessness and migration and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, asset-based approaches, quality assurance frameworks or from a background of supporting vulnerable adults into work; experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to coordinate activities and initiatives and achieve positive outcomes. 

Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer
Location: Runnymede & Woking (Hybrid working possible)
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 FTE
Hours: Part-time: 16–18 hours per week (can be term-time only if preferred)
Contract: 12 months, with extension subject to funding

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation offering practical and emotional help and support to vulnerable families. We support families in their own homes and in groups through a team of trained volunteers and professional staff.

Are you a people-person with a passion for community fundraising and volunteer engagement? Do you want to make a real difference to local families?

Home-Start Runnymede & Woking is looking for a proactive and creative Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer to lead on income generation and grow our amazing network of volunteers.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll:

• Plan and deliver community fundraising events and campaigns

• Develop partnerships with local businesses and supporters

• Recruit, train and retain volunteers who support families in need

• Promote our work across social media, print, and local networks

We’re seeking someone with demonstrable experience of community fundraising, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative approach. You’ll be confident working independently, managing multiple priorities, and using digital tools to promote our work.

This is a flexible, part-time role with opportunities for occasional home working and a supportive team culture.

If you're passionate about strengthening families and building community, we’d love to hear from you!

Application deadline: 20th May 2025, at 9am

TO APPLY:

Please click the 'How to Apply' button for further details.

Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. Home-Start Runnymede & Woking  is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

No agencies please.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference!

Nottingham Hospitals Charity is looking for a Community Fundraiser to join the team and play a crucial role in growing our community fundraising income. The team needs an energetic and confident communicator who enjoys building long lasting relationships with supporters and wants to make real impact for our amazing local NHS hospitals.

Working to support Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, this varied role will support on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of community partners, supporters and events. The successful candidate will have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy engaging people face to face, over the phone and via email.

As a small, dynamic team, we have big ambitions to build on this income stream and grow our community income in the coming years. The role will entail identifying, managing and growing a portfolio of community supporters to help us deliver our fundraising ambitions.

You could be an individual who is already successfully working in fundraising or perhaps has been inspired to make the leap into the third sector with transferable experience. Above all, you must be energetic, target-driven and able to communicate with real passion and influence.

About Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, families and staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, which includes the City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Hayward House palliative care centre and Ropewalk House hearing centre.

As one of the biggest NHS charities in the UK, Nottingham Hospitals Charity has raised over £60million in 17 years, to fund state-of-the-art specialist equipment, medical research projects, enhancements to the hospital environment, and staff support programmes.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

 

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Senior Community Fundraising Manager, you will grow our community income by recruiting and managing community supporters to drive our fundraising efforts across our key campaigns, lead and motivate individuals to take part in fundraising activities, turning conversations into lasting relationships that support our amazing local NHS hospitals.

Working primarily with community supporters, the post-holder will also need to work closely with our Corporate, Individual Giving and Legacy, Comms and Marketing colleagues in support of our overall objectives.

 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and cultivate a portfolio of community supporters and prospects to grow income
   
• Build multi-layered stewardship plan that secures long-term support and offers excellent customer service
   
• Build year-round cultivation and stewardship event plan for individual supporters and community groups
   
• Support Senior Community Fundraising Manager to develop and implement annual community fundraising action plans to grow income, generate new leads and manage ongoing relationships
   
• Conduct prospect research to identify best prospects and plan approaches to introduce the Charity to secure support, to include Charity of the Year partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
   
• Proactively cultivate and develop relationships with new community supporters and develop relationships with existing donors to secure ongoing support
   
• Provide effective relationship management and stewardship to demonstrably increase retention of community donors
   
• To promote and help co-ordinate NHC volunteering opportunities
   
• Think creatively to develop fundraising initiatives to encourage community supporters to engage with Nottingham Hospitals Charity quickly and easily
   
• Identify opportunities to secure Nottingham Hospitals Charity as the beneficiary for community charity events
   
• Support with the planning and execution of events and opportunities for community partners to showcase our work and engage with new supporters
   
• To ensure the meticulous recording of all data on Raiser’s Edge and filing systems (including personal data and financial information)
   
• To work with Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s fundraising, administrative and IT systems and guidelines
   
• To represent Nottingham Hospitals Charity internally and externally as required
   
• To regularly work outside of regular office hours
   
• To undertake any other duties, which may be reasonably required
   

If you have any questions about the role or working at Nottingham Hospitals Charity, please contact Michelle Dorman or Sam Cousens at Nottingham Hospitals Charity

Are you passionate about making a difference in local communities? Do you enjoy working with volunteers and would you like to support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?

As a Community Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering and integrating our Community Support Volunteer service. You'll work closely with volunteers, health and social care professionals, and local partners to ensure people living with and affected by MND receive high-quality, accessible, and inclusive support.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Support Co-ordinator, you will:

• Lead a team of Community Support Volunteers, recruiting, supporting, and developing them to provide a high-quality service.
• Ensure that support is needs-led, inclusive, and enables personal choice and control.

• Offer guidance and support to volunteers handling difficult support issues.

• Respond to enquiries and referrals, providing relevant information and signposting to appropriate services.
• Build strong relationships with care centres, networks, and local partners to integrate community support effectively.
• Support and develop volunteer branches and groups, ensuring they meet local needs and follow organisational policies.
• Support fundraising, campaigning, and awareness activities alongside colleagues.
• Identify gaps in care and support services and contribute to plans for improvement.
• Promote collaboration between volunteers, professionals, and people affected by MND to enhance service delivery.
• Facilitate learning and networking opportunities for volunteers.
• Support fundraising and awareness activities alongside colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.

About You:

In this role as a Community Support Co-ordinator, you will need experience in managing and supporting volunteers and an understanding of care and support services. You will be committed to delivering inclusive and person-centred support.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience leading, managing, or coordinating volunteers, ideally in a not-for-profit setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• The ability to assess and respond to support needs in a person-centred way.
• Knowledge of care and support services across different sectors.
• Experience working with individuals at risk of harm and their families.
• An understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and partner organisations.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, plan effectively, and make autonomous decisions.
• Proficiency in using IT systems and applications.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
• A full driving licence.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of leading, managing and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers, ideally in a not-for-profit setting.
• Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
• Demonstrable understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

This is a home-based role covering West Yorkshire. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact as a Community Support Coordinator and work with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us At Bath Cats and Dogs Home, we believe that every cat and dog should have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy life and a happy home. None of this is possible without the generosity of our supporters and the skill of our fundraising team, who ensure we have the income to deliver our vital work. By acquiring and stewarding those who share our passion for animal welfare, we can continue to make a real difference. This is an exciting moment for us – with the renovation of our main office complete, we’re working in a fully collaborative space, As leaders in animal welfare, we’ve also upgraded our Vet Suite, Animal Intake, and Rehoming rooms to speed up recovery, reduce stress for animals, and offer a better experience for those giving up or adopting pets. Alongside this, we're shaping a bold new strategy for the future of Bath Cats and Dogs Home.

The Role Due to investment in the Corporate, Community and Events team you will spearhead the expansion of our Corporate and Community Giving portfolio. This role involves enhancing relationships with current donors, partnerships with new businesses, and playing a critical role in our Fundraising & Trading Department. You will be instrumental in managing income streams projected to raise £150,000 this year, with ambitions for future growth. Your role will also encompass being a prominent figure in the community, delivering fundraising talks, and attending networking events and being an advocate for Bath Cats and Dogs Home.

About You You are a dynamic individual with a successful track record in corporate fundraising, capable of securing significant income through corporate and community events. Your skills include:

• Exceptional leadership and the ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Strong marketing abilities, both online and offline, to achieve financial and recruitment targets.
• Excellent public engagement and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in IT and CRM databases, ideally with experience in Raisers Edge.
• A deep-seated passion for animal welfare and alignment with our values.

This role includes some evening and weekend commitments for which TOIL will be given, we work flexibly around core hours. If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the drive to lead and inspire, we would be thrilled to consider your application.

Join us at Bath Cats and Dogs Home and make a tangible difference in the lives of animals every day.

Action for Nature - Community Organiser

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025

Accountable to:  Action for Nature Manager

Location: This role is contracted at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW but involves a mix of community based work and home and office working.  

Salary:  Grade 2b, £25,353 - £34,694

Benefits: Employers’ pension contribution up to 7% (with 4.5% from employee), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Access to Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Death in service benefit equivalent to 3x salary.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:  Full time

Job Purpose:

The Action for Nature Community Organiser role is deeply place-based, working within a locality in Coventry. You will embed yourself in the community, listening to people on their doorsteps, in community spaces, and through local networks, building long-term trust and relationships.

Reaching out to a diverse range of people, particularly those who are underrepresented or marginalised and actively engaging with residents, stakeholders, community leaders, and local groups. Listening to their ideas and supporting them to lead on action for nature in ways that are meaningful to them.

Your work will centre on developing local leadership and building their collective power, shaping change in their locality that reflect their priorities, needs, and vision for a community that is designed with nature and wildlife in mind and encourages more people to join natures side, leading to a greener more nature positive city.

For more information please refer to the full job description and recruitment pack

Community Cleanup Champion

Are you a community-minded person who is self-confident, energetic, reliable and enjoys being outside?   

There are part-time roles available with community litter picking charity CleanupUK, who need help in their mission to engage people in looking after their local environment.   

If you have a few hours a week to spend encouraging local communities and organisations to litter pick, then this could really suit you.    

CleanupUK is recruiting three Community Cleanup Champions to work closely with our partner organisations in one of the following areas, encouraging local litter picking via our Cleanup Hub network: 

• One role covering: Salford and Manchester

• Two roles covering: Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, and Tower Hamlets (Split of boroughs to be decided) 

Cleanup hubs are spaces to store equipment for individuals and groups in the community to use. By hosting this equipment and loaning it out, Cleanup Hubs are championing volunteering in the community and promoting litter picking. 

CleanupUK provides equipment and promotional support to help Cleanup Hubs get started with litter picking and engaging local people.   

Cleanup Champions work closely with Cleanup Hubs and other partner organisations to encourage more people to get involved in litter picking locally. 

We are keen to find cheerful people, with a sense of fun, who care about the environment and enjoy chatting to people of all backgrounds.   

Main Purpose of the Role:   

• To increase the number of people borrowing litter picking equipment from the Cleanup Hubs in your local area. 

• To represent CleanupUK at a local level by attending litter picking events and supporting the development of the Cleanup Hub network.   

• To develop strong relationships with partner organisations in the community: 

• Supporting existing Cleanup Hubs to increase levels of engagement in their area by contacting new groups. 

• Research and develop potential new partner organisations. 

Key Tasks include:   

• Liaising with Cleanup Hubs and local communities.  

• Hosting and attending events and reporting back to CleanpUK’s Operational Team.   

• Helping to keep active records of the litter picking that is taking place. This includes: ensuring litter picking statistics are being logged online by hubs, taking photos for our social media channels, and making notes on our shared database. 

• Promoting the project locally, both on the ground and online.   

• Online research to help us to identify new community partners, and attending online or face to face meetings with new prospective partners. 

• Attending monthly team meetings online, and an annual face to face day-long team meeting. 

• Developing an awareness of local funding opportunities and communicating these to our fundraising team.

• Occasional support to CleanupUK’s corporate partnership team may also be required such as leading a litter picking for a company.    

We will only accept applications through the CharityJob website. The website will ask you to: 

• Upload your CV 

• Add a statement about how your experience meets the job description and person specification (up to 500 words)

• Answer a few practical questions such as your location and availability. Please answer all questions as fully as you can. ​

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications for the role can only be made via the CharityJob website.  The deadline for applications is 11.30pm on Monday 19th May 2025.

Job Title: Community Fundraising Officer - VAC135

Working Hours: 37.50 per week (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)

Salary: circa £26,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Deadline: Friday, 16 May 2025

Interviews to take place: TBC

Location: Leeds/Hybrid

Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees?  Do you consider yourself to be a dynamic leader with excellent relationship skills? If that sounds like you, check out the below opportunity!

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated, it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

The Role

Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, you be responsible for generating and maximising income related to community supporter led events and initiatives.  

The person will: 

· Provide excellent stewardship, on-going support and motivation to supporters organising their own ‘in aid of’ Leeds Hospitals Charity fundraising and those taking part in ‘own place’ events.

· Identify, establish, and manage new fundraising volunteer groups who will help support the charity through their own fundraising and contacts including volunteers who will support the community fundraising function.

· Work alongside other fundraising colleagues across the charity to help deliver team income streams (e.g. hospital fundraising, legacies, individual giving, events).

· Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure supporter led events receive adequate PR coverage and are planned into the charity’s communications calendar.

The successful candidate will have:

· Good communication and presentation skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

· Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workload.

· It is desirable, but not essential to have experience of stewarding charity supporters and volunteer fundraising groups or similar.

Full Job Description can be found on our website. If you would like to speak to us to discuss the role, or want to know more about the Charity and our teams, you can email Catherine Butt, Community Fundraising Manager. Her details can be found on our website. 

For more information about the position and the charity, please visit our website and check our current vacancies where you can get in touch with us and send us your CV.

Benefits:

· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holiday with the option to buy additional holiday

· Flexible and Hybrid Working

· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal

· Line Management Training Programme

· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution

· Annual pay review

· Health & Wellbeing support including:

o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders

· Life Insurance Protection

· Cyclescheme

· Car Lease Scheme

· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts

As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.

About the Role

Sense is recruiting a Senior Community Fundraiser, this is a full time permanent position based in our offices in Kings Cross, London. This is a hybrid role, working in the office 2 days per week.

We’re looking for an experience fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising Team, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will support and deliver the community fundraising strategy, growing our portfolio and building new long-term relationships for Sense. You will be responsible for generating income for Sense, supporting the delivery of our Community Team income target of £569,000, enabling community fundraising to become a dependable source of income for the charity.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• To ensure all community supporters are given the highest level of customer care and that all enquiries and requests for support are responded to quickly and effectively.
• To focus on growing income for Community Team across two key areas - groups and associations and schools and universities.
• The Senior Community Fundraiser will lead on the Community Team’s national projects and communicate updates and plans effectively with the team.
• To achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary.
• Build effective and consistent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to engage and enthuse them about activities of the Community Fundraising team.
• To work closely with the wider Fundraising Directorate in order to break down silo working and ensure that all opportunities for fundraising are maximised and knowledge sharing takes place Directorate-wide.
• To work with colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential and supporting them with fundraising ideas and collateral.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Understanding of Community based fundraising trends.
• Evidence of own continuing professional development.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a community fundraising environment.
• Experience providing the highest level of stewardship to supporters / fundraisers or customers.
• Experience managing projects, with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable regularly speaking to both current supporters and potential supporters in person and by the phone.
• Experience of working with budgets and financial targets.
• Experience with proposal writing or grant writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team.
• Creative, and can generate new and innovative ways to fundraise, with a strong desire to succeed

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

This is a terrific opportunity to take a lead grants and community role in a young organisation that is growing to its next stage of maturity and have a material impact in the community. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about community that is - or has the potential to be – an excellent grants and community manager.

H&F Giving is now poised for accelerated growth, and we have ambitious plans to significantly grow our work across the borough in the coming years. Key activities in the short term will include the management and delivery of grants administration and monitoring for a range of funds at H&F Giving including the planned launch of a new fund later this year.

You will also network in the community supporting our community partners and play a key role in developing our impact reporting and helping communicate the impact of our community partners to support our communications, fundraising and partnerships work, and raise the profile of our community partners.

Key responsibilities

· To be the lead Grants & Community Manager at H&F Giving and be well networked within the borough, developing our community stakeholders network and managing a range of key grant management projects to build a strong and connected community

· To be responsible for all grant administration and grant processes from end-to-end from opening grant programmes, reviewing/assessing processes and panel management to decisions made and reporting and evaluation

· To produce impact reports on grant rounds and gather stories from community partners to help drive H&F Giving’s communications, fundraising and partnerships work, and raise the profile of our community partners

Take a look at the full job specification for all the details including how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you. 

About the Angelou Centre

The Angelou Centre is a Black-led women’s organisation committed to empowering Black and racially minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our centre provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to help survivors heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.

Role Overview

The Communications and Community Engagement Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping the Angelou Centre’s voice and presence across digital and community platforms. This is a creative and strategic position responsible for managing communications, enhancing the organisation’s visibility, and deepening engagement with local communities. You will lead on digital content creation, website management, social media, campaigns, and outreach communications, while ensuring all messaging reflects the Centre’s anti-racist, feminist values and the lived experiences of the women we support. This role offers a unique opportunity to amplify underrepresented voices and support social justice through meaningful storytelling and connection-building.

As a team member, you will:

a) Work collaboratively with your teammates and actively support colleagues across teams and functions to deliver on The Angelou Centre’s (AC) mission

b) Champion a culture of mutual respect, accountability and excellence within your team and across the Angelou Centre

c) Embody and champion black-led feminist values, principles and ethos