Sight for Surrey
Volunteering and Community Engagement Manager Salary: £35,000 Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum Are you a dynamic individual who can develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement work in Surrey? Do you thrive on working with people, helping to empower them to use their skills and experiences to help others in the community? Can you make a difference at a local Surrey charity? We are seeking a hard-working, driven and flexible individual to develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement team to raise awareness and increase engagement locally of our vital work. What you ll be doing: Be an effective manager, line managing our Volunteering and Community Engagement teams with passion, creativity and purpose. Working with local partner organisations, building relationships whilst exploring possible funding/joint working/event opportunities, and supporting the teams to make sure they are best placed to have the biggest impact for the people we enable and empower. Develop and maintain strategic community engagement relationships across the county, in collaboration with Senior Managers, including those with Local Area Committees (LAC)/Neighbourhood Area Committees, and with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector infrastructure organisation in each area (for example, Voluntary Action Surrey East) as well as those working across the county including Surrey Community Action, Surrey Youth Focus, Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum, and Surrey Coalition of Disabled People. Organise and facilitate our Breaking Down Barriers Workshops, and other similar initiatives inspiring change and inclusion across Surrey. Drive forward our volunteering and engagement strategies shaping policies, streamlining processes, and ensuring our work reflects best practice and legislation. Working with colleagues in other teams to create a culture where community engagement is at the heart of everything we do. Using innovation and creativity to design and deliver new projects focussed on community engagement, and maximising community participation for those we support. Promoting and demonstrating a strengths-based, asset based community development approach, to ensure the people we support have the opportunities to be involved in all aspects of our work and in the community. Ability to work flexibly according to the business need, which will include organising and attending community engagement events during the evening and at weekends. We re seeking someone who has the following skills: Direct experience of line managing a team of staff and providing team leadership Relevant experience in the management of a volunteering programme, or extensive experience of directly managing volunteers with the ability to step up into this role Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice, strategy and policy Demonstrable experience of community engagement projects, working directly with beneficiaries and in building relationships with partner organisations Planning and organisational skills, including ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a complex workload Strong presentation skills, sufficient to deliver engaging training to staff and volunteers Strong communication skills verbal and written, and ability to relate well to people from all backgrounds Experience using Microsoft Office and confident in using a database Understanding of data protection requirements and confidentiality Able to champion the role and contribution of volunteers Ability to engage and influence colleagues What we offer: Salary: £35,000 plus 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Pension: We match contributions up to 6%. Wellbeing: Annual flu vaccination, eye tests, and contributions towards work-related glasses. Development: Ongoing training tailored to your role and career growth. A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and leadership will directly shape the future of volunteering and community engagement in Surrey. Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day. Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years. We enable and empower people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind to overcome barriers to be as independent as possible and thrive in their communities. We are a countywide charity based in Fetcham, near Leatherhead.
Volunteering and Community Engagement Manager Salary: £35,000 Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum Are you a dynamic individual who can develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement work in Surrey? Do you thrive on working with people, helping to empower them to use their skills and experiences to help others in the community? Can you make a difference at a local Surrey charity? We are seeking a hard-working, driven and flexible individual to develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement team to raise awareness and increase engagement locally of our vital work. What you ll be doing: Be an effective manager, line managing our Volunteering and Community Engagement teams with passion, creativity and purpose. Working with local partner organisations, building relationships whilst exploring possible funding/joint working/event opportunities, and supporting the teams to make sure they are best placed to have the biggest impact for the people we enable and empower. Develop and maintain strategic community engagement relationships across the county, in collaboration with Senior Managers, including those with Local Area Committees (LAC)/Neighbourhood Area Committees, and with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector infrastructure organisation in each area (for example, Voluntary Action Surrey East) as well as those working across the county including Surrey Community Action, Surrey Youth Focus, Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum, and Surrey Coalition of Disabled People. Organise and facilitate our Breaking Down Barriers Workshops, and other similar initiatives inspiring change and inclusion across Surrey. Drive forward our volunteering and engagement strategies shaping policies, streamlining processes, and ensuring our work reflects best practice and legislation. Working with colleagues in other teams to create a culture where community engagement is at the heart of everything we do. Using innovation and creativity to design and deliver new projects focussed on community engagement, and maximising community participation for those we support. Promoting and demonstrating a strengths-based, asset based community development approach, to ensure the people we support have the opportunities to be involved in all aspects of our work and in the community. Ability to work flexibly according to the business need, which will include organising and attending community engagement events during the evening and at weekends. We re seeking someone who has the following skills: Direct experience of line managing a team of staff and providing team leadership Relevant experience in the management of a volunteering programme, or extensive experience of directly managing volunteers with the ability to step up into this role Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice, strategy and policy Demonstrable experience of community engagement projects, working directly with beneficiaries and in building relationships with partner organisations Planning and organisational skills, including ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a complex workload Strong presentation skills, sufficient to deliver engaging training to staff and volunteers Strong communication skills verbal and written, and ability to relate well to people from all backgrounds Experience using Microsoft Office and confident in using a database Understanding of data protection requirements and confidentiality Able to champion the role and contribution of volunteers Ability to engage and influence colleagues What we offer: Salary: £35,000 plus 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Pension: We match contributions up to 6%. Wellbeing: Annual flu vaccination, eye tests, and contributions towards work-related glasses. Development: Ongoing training tailored to your role and career growth. A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and leadership will directly shape the future of volunteering and community engagement in Surrey. Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day. Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years. We enable and empower people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind to overcome barriers to be as independent as possible and thrive in their communities. We are a countywide charity based in Fetcham, near Leatherhead.
Hastings Commons
Hastings, Sussex
Youth Club Leader We are looking for a Youth Club Leader to oversee the operations of the youth club. Join an exciting organisation pioneering a bold new model of community-led regeneration, building a future shaped by and accountable to young people. More than a collection of buildings, it is a living network of homes, workspaces, and social spaces where youth voice drives decisions and imagination leads change. By taking derelict sites into community ownership and transforming them into vibrant, affordable places, the Commons proves that regeneration can be inclusive, creative, and sustainable. This is not just about preserving the past but creating a future where young people have real power to shape their town, their opportunities, and their shared neighbourhood. Position: Youth Club Leader Location: Eagle House, Hastings/Hybrid Hours: Full-time Salary: £33,000 per annum, plus amazing benefits Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 21st October 2025 About the Role The Youth Commons is a really important project, seeking to support young people to build confidence and agency and take more control over their environment. You will ensure a safe and engaging environment for young people aged 11-18. This includes managing the youth team, developing and delivering programs, planning and coordinating activities, and promoting youth participation. You will also handle tasks like budgeting, reporting, and record keeping You will support young people to actively participate in and influence the development of the Commons as well as contribute to conversations with local and national decision makers. No day will be the same, so we are looking for someone with passion and energy to continue this very unique, fulfilling and impactful project. What you will do Ensure the smooth running of the youth club Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Ensure appropriate staff supervision around reviewing safeguarding, case management and ensure the team are supported in dealing with referral processes Continue to develop partnerships with local youth providers including ESCC Youth Team. Represent the Commons in local and wider networks Stand up for the interests of young people within the team. Seek ways to include young people directly at all levels, including the board Coordinate a wide range of experiences for young people and through tenants and partners Support young people to actively participate in and influence the development of the Commons as well as contribute to conversations with local and national decision makers Help to regrow the youth workforce by supporting people into the field and towards higher levels of qualification What you ll bring to the table You will have extensive experience of working with young people and have youth work qualification, or similar experience of managing a project or programme. You will have the ability to motivate people, deal with complex cases and have an understanding of the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and Mental Health Act What you ll get from working here Make a real contribution to the community around you and have a hand in investing in the future of the organisation A culture and mission to invest in staff to build on their existing skills through bespoke development and training opportunities A kind and compassionate employer with a mental health first approach to work No pension contribution deductions have to come from your salary, 100% employer contribution (you can add more to the pension if you choose) Employee Assistance Program Monthly wellbeing budget Monthly team lunch on us and lots of social events 23 day holiday + bank holidays (increases by one day per year of service) Extra-special day off on your birthday About the Organisation The Commons comprises 12 buildings and spaces which include vaults, caves and multi storey office blocks, all of which have been brought from dereliction into use as homes, workspace, leisure and learning and are located in the White Rock area of central Hastings, working together for common good , which is called Commoning . Rents are capped to protect affordability and good uses are prioritised over profit. The organisations is committed to creating diverse, inclusive environments and will not discriminate unfairly on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership (all of which are protected characteristics under the law); nor will will it discriminate unfairly on the grounds of class, financial status, or any other unjustifiable cause. It seeks to recognise and overcome involuntary bias so that nobody with a protected characteristic is discriminated against directly or indirectly, or is victimised or harassed in relation to a relevant protected characteristic. You may also have experience in areas such as Youth, Youth Club, Youth Project, Youth Manager, Youth Club Manager, Youth Project Manager, Youth Worker, Senior Youth Worker, Lead Youth Worker, Youth Work Lead, Youth Leader, Youth Club Leader and/or working with young people in schools or PRUs PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Youth Club Leader We are looking for a Youth Club Leader to oversee the operations of the youth club. Join an exciting organisation pioneering a bold new model of community-led regeneration, building a future shaped by and accountable to young people. More than a collection of buildings, it is a living network of homes, workspaces, and social spaces where youth voice drives decisions and imagination leads change. By taking derelict sites into community ownership and transforming them into vibrant, affordable places, the Commons proves that regeneration can be inclusive, creative, and sustainable. This is not just about preserving the past but creating a future where young people have real power to shape their town, their opportunities, and their shared neighbourhood. Position: Youth Club Leader Location: Eagle House, Hastings/Hybrid Hours: Full-time Salary: £33,000 per annum, plus amazing benefits Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 21st October 2025 About the Role The Youth Commons is a really important project, seeking to support young people to build confidence and agency and take more control over their environment. You will ensure a safe and engaging environment for young people aged 11-18. This includes managing the youth team, developing and delivering programs, planning and coordinating activities, and promoting youth participation. You will also handle tasks like budgeting, reporting, and record keeping You will support young people to actively participate in and influence the development of the Commons as well as contribute to conversations with local and national decision makers. No day will be the same, so we are looking for someone with passion and energy to continue this very unique, fulfilling and impactful project. What you will do Ensure the smooth running of the youth club Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Ensure appropriate staff supervision around reviewing safeguarding, case management and ensure the team are supported in dealing with referral processes Continue to develop partnerships with local youth providers including ESCC Youth Team. Represent the Commons in local and wider networks Stand up for the interests of young people within the team. Seek ways to include young people directly at all levels, including the board Coordinate a wide range of experiences for young people and through tenants and partners Support young people to actively participate in and influence the development of the Commons as well as contribute to conversations with local and national decision makers Help to regrow the youth workforce by supporting people into the field and towards higher levels of qualification What you ll bring to the table You will have extensive experience of working with young people and have youth work qualification, or similar experience of managing a project or programme. You will have the ability to motivate people, deal with complex cases and have an understanding of the Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children and Mental Health Act What you ll get from working here Make a real contribution to the community around you and have a hand in investing in the future of the organisation A culture and mission to invest in staff to build on their existing skills through bespoke development and training opportunities A kind and compassionate employer with a mental health first approach to work No pension contribution deductions have to come from your salary, 100% employer contribution (you can add more to the pension if you choose) Employee Assistance Program Monthly wellbeing budget Monthly team lunch on us and lots of social events 23 day holiday + bank holidays (increases by one day per year of service) Extra-special day off on your birthday About the Organisation The Commons comprises 12 buildings and spaces which include vaults, caves and multi storey office blocks, all of which have been brought from dereliction into use as homes, workspace, leisure and learning and are located in the White Rock area of central Hastings, working together for common good , which is called Commoning . Rents are capped to protect affordability and good uses are prioritised over profit. The organisations is committed to creating diverse, inclusive environments and will not discriminate unfairly on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership (all of which are protected characteristics under the law); nor will will it discriminate unfairly on the grounds of class, financial status, or any other unjustifiable cause. It seeks to recognise and overcome involuntary bias so that nobody with a protected characteristic is discriminated against directly or indirectly, or is victimised or harassed in relation to a relevant protected characteristic. You may also have experience in areas such as Youth, Youth Club, Youth Project, Youth Manager, Youth Club Manager, Youth Project Manager, Youth Worker, Senior Youth Worker, Lead Youth Worker, Youth Work Lead, Youth Leader, Youth Club Leader and/or working with young people in schools or PRUs PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
