Community Manager- Kent

Harris Hill ·www.harrishill.co.uk

Location Kent, Kent, England
Work type Onsite
Salary GBP 35,853 - 42,181 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Fundraising Salary Survey - Fundraising - Community Position Level - Manager
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Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Community Manager - Kent to help to grow support, strengthen community relationships, and deliver ambitious income and engagement targets across the region.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
  • Inspire, recruit, and support volunteers, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to succeed.
  • Deliver regional income, engagement, and performance targets.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, partnerships, marketing, events, visitor experiences, and retail operations.
  • Identify opportunities to grow supporter engagement and improve volunteer experiences.
  • Support community events, campaigns, and local initiatives.
  • Manage resources effectively, ensuring activities are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and collaboration.
  • Act as an ambassador for the organisation within the community.

As a Community Manager, you will work closely with supporters, volunteers, donors, and local communities to create positive experiences that encourage long-term involvement and advocacy. You will lead volunteer engagement, support fundraising initiatives, and help ensure regional goals are achieved through collaboration, innovation, and excellent relationship management.
 
About You
You are an experienced community engagement, fundraising, or volunteer management professional with a proven ability to motivate people and deliver results.
 
You'll bring:
  • Significant experience engaging supporters, volunteers, customers, or community groups.
  • A strong track record of achieving targets and delivering successful outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship building skills.
  • Experience leading and influencing volunteers or teams in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A creative and innovative approach to engagement and community development.
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding of organisational priorities and challenges.
 
This post requires a valid driving licence.
 
Salary & Benefits
  • Salary: £35,853- £42,181 per annum
  • Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time, 37 hrs a week
  • Location: remote, you have to be based in Kent
  • Deadline: 14th June at 8am

Please note this area covers Sheerness, Whitstable, Margate, Ramsgate, Walmer, Dover, Littlestone, Dungeness and requires a significant level of travel within the designated region but will also require occasional travel to other assets including Poole.
  
 
Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
 
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Community Manager- Kent role?
Harris Hill is hiring for the Community Manager- Kent position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Community Manager- Kent job located?
The Community Manager- Kent role with Harris Hill is based in Kent, GB. The role is onsite-friendly.
Is the Community Manager- Kent role remote?
Yes — the Community Manager- Kent position at Harris Hill is onsite. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Community Manager- Kent role pay?
Harris Hill lists the Community Manager- Kent role at GBP 35,853–42,181 per year.
Is the Community Manager- Kent role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Harris Hill.
What experience level is the Community Manager- Kent role?
The Community Manager- Kent position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Community Manager- Kent role at Harris Hill?
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