The Vacancy
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Communities Manager to help strengthen Calisen’s presence and positive impact across the communities we serve. Acting as a key ambassador for the business, you’ll build long‑term partnerships with local organisations, charities, schools and community groups, helping us deliver meaningful social value while enhancing our reputation as a responsible, trusted organisation.
Working closely with our Corporate Affairs Director and internal teams, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of community engagement initiatives that align with our values, brand and social value ambitions, ensuring our community activity delivers real, measurable impact.
What you’ll be responsible for:
1. Building and managing strong, long‑term partnerships with community organisations, charities, educational groups and local stakeholders
2. Leading community engagement initiatives that support Calisen’s social value strategy and brand objectives
3. Acting as Calisen’s external ambassador at community events, meetings and forums
4. Identifying new opportunities to increase community impact and long‑term value
5. Coordinating colleague involvement in volunteering programmes, campaigns and partnership events
6. Monitoring, measuring and reporting on community outcomes and social value impact
7. Working with Marketing and Communications to share community stories internally and externally
8. Managing community‑related budgets and resources responsibly
9. Building strong relationships across the business to embed community engagement into wider priorities
About you
You’re a confident communicator and natural relationship‑builder who enjoys working across communities and organisations to create positive change. You’re organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects, while keeping people and purpose at the heart of what you do.
What you’ll bring
Essential:
10. Experience building and managing community or external partnerships
11. A track record of delivering community engagement or social impact programmes
12. Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
13. Experience representing an organisation externally as a trusted ambassador
14. Ability to measure outcomes and report on social value or community impact
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
16. Confidence presenting to internal and external audiences
Desirable:
17. A degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Community Development, Public Relations or a related field
18. Experience coordinating volunteering or employee engagement initiatives
19. Awareness of safeguarding practices when working with youth and community groups
20. A full UK driving licence
Benefits include:
21. Non‑contractual annual bonus based on company and personal performance
22. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off
23. Company sick pay (up to 6 months, followed by SSP)
24. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
25. Life assurance at 4x your basic salary
26. Pension plan with Calisen matching your contribution up to 7% of gross salary
27. Private Medical Insurance
28. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
29. My Rewards platform with discounts from hundreds of leading retailers
30. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Why join Calisen?
At Calisen, we’re committed to making a positive difference, not just through the services we provide, but through the impact we have on people and communities. This role offers a real opportunity to shape our community presence, build meaningful partnerships and play a key part in our social value journey.
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