Engagement Manager

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Kings Cross, London, is seeking an Engagement Manager to oversee pantry operations and community engagement. The role involves supporting individuals in need and managing volunteers while fostering meaningful connections in the community. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, people-focused, and confident in project management. This is a permanent position with a salary of £35,000 per annum for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and people-focused engagement with community members.
• Experience in managing volunteer projects.
• Ability to support vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement and volunteer coordination.
• Support members through their pantry journey with dignity and care.
• Oversee pantry and café operations.
• Use feedback and data to enhance impact.

Skills

Community engagement

Volunteer coordination

Empathy

Project management

Understanding of food and community's impact

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Cook for Good, a community organisation using food to bring people together, reduce food insecurity, and create positive change.

Location: Kings Cross, London
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata, 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent (Monday–Thursday)

We’re seeking a compassionate Engagement Manager to lead the day-to-day running of a community pantry, build meaningful connections with members, volunteers, and local partners, and help shape the next phase of growth.

You’ll:

• Lead community engagement and volunteer coordination
• Support members through their pantry journey with dignity and care
• Oversee pantry and café operations
• Use feedback and data to enhance impact

About you: You’re people-focused, empathetic, and confident managing projects and volunteers. You understand how to support vulnerable individuals and believe in the power of food and community to transform lives.

At Cook for Good, you’ll join a supportive, passionate team that believes in people and the strength of community.

If you’re motivated to make a difference and want to join a supportive team, please send your CV to [e-mail] for more information.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 8th January 9am

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.