Senior Community Engagement Manager

Visionary; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization seeks a Senior Community Engagement Manager to lead their engagement work in Northern Ireland and manage a UK-wide team of Community Engagement Managers. The role requires strong leadership and relationship management skills, with responsibilities including overseeing peer support development and building partnerships. The position offers flexible working options, annual leave benefits, and a supportive work culture. The role is predominantly home-based with occasional travel to Andover, Hampshire.

Benefits

Flexible working options

26 days annual leave

6% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex relationships and community engagement.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of community empowerment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement work in Northern Ireland.
• Manage the UK-wide team of Community Engagement Managers.
• Build strong partnerships and ensure consistent delivery across regions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship management

Community engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

• Senior Community Engagement Manager- Northern Ireland

Senior Community Engagement Manager- Northern Ireland

• Senior Community Engagement Manager tags

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026
Location: Andover Hampshire or Home Based
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £39,000 -£41,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed-Term (9 months)
Interview date: w/c 19 January 2026

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic individual to lead our community engagement work in Northern Ireland and manage our UK-wide team of Community Engagement Managers. You’ll oversee peer support development, build strong partnerships, and ensure consistent delivery across regions. This role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to manage complex relationships, and a strong understanding of how to engage and empower communities. If you feel you have the attributes above, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

This role is predominantly home-based; however, travel will be required across NI and occasionally to Andover in Hampshire.

If you are a Visionary member or partner and would like to receive regular news and updates about our work, then you can sign up to our mailing list.