Strategic Community Impact & Engagement Lead

ocva.org; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Makespace is seeking a Community Development Lead to drive strategy, mission, and partnerships for community work across our spaces, with responsibility for guiding the Communities Team. The role focuses on widening access, building local capacity, and advancing social justice and ecological resilience in partnership with local stakeholders.

The post is based in Oxfordshire (main office in Oxford) with a permanent contract. Applications close 8am on 15th Sept 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding community strategy and programmes.
• Ability to build relationships with local stakeholders.
• Proven leadership of a team and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Steward strategic vision and plans for all community work.
• Build strategic relationships with key local stakeholders.
• Lead and support Community Organisers through coaching and facilitation.
• Oversee core and funded community projects.
• Plan and run the annual events programme across all spaces.
• Set up volunteer recruitment programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate community work and funded projects.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Project management

Partnerships

Volunteer recruitment

Job description

Makespace is seeking a Community Development Lead to drive strategy, mission, and partnerships for community work across our spaces, with responsibility for guiding the Communities Team. The role focuses on widening access, building local capacity, and advancing social justice and ecological resilience in partnership with local stakeholders.

The post is based in Oxfordshire (main office in Oxford) with a permanent contract. Applications close 8am on 15th Sept 2026.