Senior Community Engagement Manager

Macular Society; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Manager to oversee engagement efforts in Northern Ireland. This position is crucial for coordinating community support and building partnerships. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and coordination skills, managing complex relationships to empower communities. The role is home-based with some travel across Northern Ireland and occasional trips to Hampshire. Benefits include flexible working, annual leave, and a pension contribution.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Ability to buy/sell annual leave

6% pension contribution

Work From Home

Supportive family policies

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and managing teams.
• Ability to manage complex relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement work in Northern Ireland.
• Manage UK-wide team of Community Engagement Managers.
• Oversee peer support development and build partnerships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coordination skills

Community engagement

Relationship management

Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Community Engagement Manager Northern Ireland (Maternity Cover)

HOURS: Full-time 37.5hrs per week (9 month fixed-term contract). LOCATION: Home-based Northern Ireland. SALARY: £39,000 - £41,000 per annum.

Are you somebody who would love to use your coordination skills to help us Beat Macular Disease? 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.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

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.

Please view the full job specification on our website.

To hear what our teams say about working here please visit our website.

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Closing date: 12 January 2026

Interviews: week commencing 19 January 2026

Benefits

Work From Home