Waltham Forest Giving Programme Manager

UKundwork London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization is seeking a strategic thinker to elevate its impact in Waltham Forest. The position involves coordinating complex work programs, strengthening community infrastructure, and managing fundraising activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in partnership development and capacity building. This role provides a unique opportunity to amplify marginalised voices and create lasting change. The application deadline is 9am on January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience living or working in the London Borough of Waltham Forest is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape a dynamic, place-based movement that amplifies marginalised voices.
• Strengthen community infrastructure through capacity building and training.
• Manage fundraising and grant-giving activities.

Skills

Experience in coordination and management of complex work programmes

Excellent networking and liaison skills

Experienced fundraiser from various sources

Skilled trainer for capacity building

Ability to harness new opportunities

Job description

Waltham Forest Giving (WFG) is an emerging place-based giving scheme that puts local communities at the heart of decision‑making about resources and priorities in Waltham Forest. Guided by a steering group of local residents and working in close partnership with the CVS, council, and key voluntary sector organisations, WFG directly responds to what matters most to people in the borough.

We are at an exciting inflection point. Having established WFG and reputation as a champion of local voices, we are now looking for a creative, strategic thinker to take WFG to the next level, cementing its position as key infrastructure organisation, building sustainability, and futureproofing WFG’s impact.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a dynamic, place‑based movement that brings new resources to Waltham Forest, amplifies marginalised voices, strengthens community infrastructure through capacity building, training and grant giving and creates lasting change in partnership with residents and organisations across the borough.

Please contact us if you have:

• Experience in the coordination and management of complex work programmes.
• Excellent networking and liaison skills, including developing and maintaining high‑level partnerships and working at a strategic level.
• Experienced fundraiser from statutory, corporate and grant / charitable foundations.
• Skilled / experienced trainer to build capacity in income generation and related topics.
• Able to work strategically and harness new opportunities.

Experience living and/or working in the London Borough of Waltham Forest is desirable.

A Place Based Giving Scheme (PBGS) is an initiative, which understands, highlights, and responds to local needs. It brings new resources and approaches into a borough and creates better solutions through working together. Key activities include some or all of fundraising, volunteering, in‑kind giving, grant‑making, capacity‑building, influencing and convening.

Apply now!

Download a Groundwork London Careers Prospectus, Application Form, and Job Description & Person Specification below.

Final Close date for applications: 9am, Monday 19 th January 2026

Interview date: 1 st interview: Friday 23 rd January

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.