Impact Programme & Community Development Lead

AWD online; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension with 3% employer contribution

Hybrid working with Bristol office

Professional development and training

Pastoral support

Meaningful, collaborative team impact

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a Programme Manager / Community Development Manager to drive racial justice-focused community impact within the VCSE sector across the South West. The role blends programme delivery, fundraising support and organisational development, working with Black and Racially Minoritised communities and partners.

Hybrid working with a Bristol base, travel across the region, and a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and commitment to racial justice principles.
• Proven experience of programme management.
• Experience of organisational development in the VCSE sector.
• Experience with Black and Racially Minoritised communities using trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience delivering capacity building and/or support programmes.
• Knowledge of legal structures, organisational planning and budgets.
• Ability to work independently in a small, agile team.
• Strong computer skills including CRM systems, Microsoft Teams and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery: Deliver fundraising and capacity building support to Black and Racially Minoritised VCSE organisations across the South West
• Team Support: Support Community Organisers, a Fundraising Lead and Development Workers across the region
• Organisational Development: Work with charities, CIOs, CICs and unincorporated groups to assess needs and develop plans around strategy and governance
• Community Convening: Host networking events, peer learning circles and knowledge-sharing
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build links with local authorities, NHS, Public Health, the Police and other stakeholders
• Fundraising Support: Draft fundraising applications and engage with funders to unlock resources
• Learning and Resources: Provide templates, tools and learning opportunities to strengthen funding and sustainability
• Reporting and Insight: Capture information and impact using CRM and engagement reporting systems

Skills

Racial justice

Programme management

Organisational development

VCSE sector

Trauma-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Facilitation

Capacity building

Legal knowledge

Independent work

CRM systems

MS Teams

MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

AWD Online is seeking a Programme Manager / Community Development Manager to drive racial justice-focused community impact within the VCSE sector across the South West. The role blends programme delivery, fundraising support and organisational development, working with Black and Racially Minoritised communities and partners.

Hybrid working with a Bristol base, travel across the region, and a permanent full-time contract.