Communities Manager

Salisbury City Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Free annual eyesight tests

Cycle to work scheme

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Salisbury City Council is seeking a Communities Manager to lead operational delivery of community work from Bemerton Heath Centre, Salisbury. The role involves managing people, programmes, budgets and facilities, and working with residents and partners to meet Salisbury’s Community Strategy priorities.

We expect strong organisational, communication and safeguarding skills, plus the ability to drive initiatives across multiple sites. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication
• Sound safeguarding awareness and inclusive service delivery
• Experience in budgeting and resource management
• Project planning and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to travel between sites with a valid driving licence

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational delivery of communities’ work including people, programmes and facilities
• Supervise staff and build partnerships with residents and community partners
• Manage budgets and financial planning for community projects
• Coordinate and plan community activities aligned with Salisbury Strategy 2026-29
• Ensure safeguarding obligations and health and safety standards are met

Skills

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Project management

Driving licence

Education

DBS clearance (required)

Tools

Event planning

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Communities Manager

Location: Bemerton Heath Centre, Salisbury

Salary: £39,481 - £43,149 per annum

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week

Closing date: 02 November 2026 with interviews taking place 10-12 November 2026

We reserve the right to close the job earlier than the closing date if we have had sufficient applications. Early applications are recommended.

The Role

The Communities Manager role is a varied and interesting role where you will see the positive difference your work makes to people's lives.

We are looking for a motivated, organised and people-focused individual to manage operational delivery of our communities’ work including people, operational, programme, budget and community facilities management.

You will work with our Communities’ team, residents and a broad range of community stakeholder partners to deliver objectives set against community priorities as highlighted in the Salisbury Community Strategy 2026-29 namely:

• Reduce inequality and strengthen community safety and resilience
• Positive futures for children and young people
• Vibrant, connected communities

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands how to deliver services to a wide range of people, including those who are at risk or face barriers to inclusion
• Can effectively manage and supervise people
• Has knowledge or experience of buildings and resource management
• Has project planning and project management skills
• Has sound financial management and budgeting experience
• Has a proven ability to build partnerships and networks that achieve collaborative outcomes
• Can obtain satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance before appointment to the role

Essential skills & experience:

• Highly organised.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Sound understanding of issues of safeguarding (adults and children) and of the barriers faced by disadvantaged groups.
• Experience of building/resource management.
• Sound financial and budgeting experience.
• Project planning and management skills.
• Problem solving, including balancing short-term priorities with longer term plans.
• Ability to present and speak well in public.
• Strong research and networking skills.
• Understanding of the basic principles of health and safety.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.
• Safeguarding Level 3 – training may be provided by SCC.

The role requires regular travel between community sites and the transportation of equipment and resources. Therefore, a full driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle is required.

Desirable skills & experience:

• Knowledge of event planning and delivery
• Understanding of social media and communications for community promotion.
• Desire to work in a fast moving and responsive community setting.
• The ability to work across organisational boundaries to build successful relationships.

What we can offer you:

• An engaging working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus bank holidays
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free annual eyesight tests and flu vaccinations
• Perkbox - brand retail discounts, access to employee assistance programme & more
• Cycle to work scheme and other health and wellbeing benefits
• Paid sick leave