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Community Engagement Manager

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a dynamic community charity in London in their search for a Community Engagement Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and creative engagement professional to lead a small, dedicated team and make a real difference within a vibrant, diverse inner-city community.

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £36,000–£38,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Central London (on-site)

The role

As Community Engagement Manager, you’ll be an active ambassador for the organisation — raising awareness of its services, building strong relationships with residents and partner organisations, and leading initiatives that empower local people to participate and shape the community around them.

You’ll manage a small team of engagement staff and volunteers, oversee outreach and participation projects, and develop partnerships that enhance opportunities for local residents. A key focus will be increasing community reach, growing membership, and supporting user-led initiatives that reflect local needs and interests.

About you

We’re looking for a confident and experienced community engagement professional who:

  • Has proven experience leading staff and volunteers to deliver community programmes.

  • Understands the dynamics of engaging diverse inner-city communities through creative, inclusive approaches.

  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of engagement activities, ensuring resources are used effectively.

  • Has experience supporting user-led initiatives and volunteer development.

  • Brings excellent communication and partnership-building skills.

  • Is comfortable working flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.

  • Is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and upholding safeguarding and health & safety standards.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please send your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.