Programme and Community Manager

Association of Charitable Foundations; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Charitable Foundations is seeking a Programme and Community Manager to lead community engagement and programme delivery for Brent Giving in Brent, London. You will support resident participation, strengthen local relationships, and ensure participatory grantmaking activities are delivered effectively.

You will build trust, increase community involvement, and support grassroots organisations across Brent, working in a hybrid setup from Brent.

Qualifications

• Experience of community organising, development or engagement.
• Excellent relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Brent's communities and local voluntary sector.
• Experience delivering community programmes or grant-making initiatives.
• Ability to work flexibly, including attending community meetings and events.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement activities for Brent Giving.
• Oversee programme delivery and outcomes.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with local organisations.
• Provide community leadership and representation for Brent Giving.

Skills

Community engagement

Facilitation

Relationship building

Grant-making

Project management

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Application Deadline

10/7/2026

Job Description

The Programme and Community Manager will lead community engagement and programme delivery for Brent Giving, supporting resident participation, strengthening local relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of participatory grantmaking activities. The role will play a key part in building trust, increasing community involvement, and supporting grassroots organisations across Brent.

The Programme and Community Manager will lead community engagement and programme delivery for Brent Giving, supporting resident participation, strengthening local relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of participatory grantmaking activities. The role will play a key part in building trust, increasing community involvement, and supporting grassroots organisations across Brent.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement
• Programme Delivery
• Partnership Development
• Community Leadership

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of community organising, community development or engagement.
• Excellent relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Brent's communities and local voluntary sector.
• Experience delivering community programmes or grant-making initiatives.
• Ability to work flexibly, including attending community meetings and events.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Desirable

• Experience of participatory grant making.
• Experience working with resident-led decision-making processes.
• Understanding of community philanthropy and social justice approaches.

Location

Brent, London

Working from

Hybrid