Community and charity adviser

Make a Difference in the Communities We Serve
At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, community is at the heart of everything we do. As an independent co-operative with a proud history dating back to 1832, we are committed to enriching the lives of our members, customers, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for a passionate and driven Community & Charity Adviser to join the team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver meaningful community initiatives, build strong local partnerships, and help maximise the positive social impact we make across our trading areas.
About the Role
You will lead the delivery of community and charitable programmes that align with our co-operative values and strategic priorities. Working closely with our Membership, Engagement and Community Committee, you will play a key role in ensuring our investments in communities create genuine, measurable impact.

This varied role will see you:

• Develop and deliver community and charity initiatives that create positive local impact.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with charities, community groups, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Manage community funding, grants and sponsorship programmes, ensuring fairness, transparency and effective governance.
• Encourage member participation through volunteering opportunities, campaigns and community acti...