Community Engagement Manager

Yolk Recruitment; Tyseley; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to oversee community projects and empower at-risk communities. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, project management experience, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders. This is a remote position based in the UK, focusing on community engagement to address flooding issues.

Qualifications

• Driver with access to own car.
• Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Team player with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure outstanding delivery on multiple community projects.
• Engage and empower flooded and at-risk communities.
• Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding listening skills

Expertise in partnership working

Ability to empathise with flooded individuals

Highly organised

Experience in managing teams and projects

Solution-focused mindset

Job description

Community Engagement Manager

Location: UK based (Remote with national travel)
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent / Fulltime

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a national charity that supports community affected or at risk for flooding, in the search for an experienced Community Engagement Manager.

About the Role

This is a key role acting as a delivery partner on projects, working on streams of community work across Wales, and within the staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through Flood Action Groups and Multi‑Agency Meetings. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
• Engage and empower flooded and at‑risk communities, representing them and advocating for change.
• Ensure reports are on time and meet the required depth and quality.
• Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, strong partnerships and lead communications.
• Provide data, case studies and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings.
• Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or income streams with Senior Management Team.
• Manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects, work streams and development pathways for team members.
• Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
• Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity.
• Provide information and case studies for communications and advocacy work.
• Act as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.

Essential Requirements

• Driver with access to own car.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
• Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
• Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
• Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
• Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Team player with a solution‑focused mindset.

To Apply

Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Community Engagement Manager position further.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.