Sector Development Programme Manager

Community Action Redbridge is looking for an experienced and ambitious Programme Manager to help strengthen and champion Redbridge's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. 

This is an exciting leadership role at the heart of our work to build a fairer and more inclusive borough. We believe thriving communities depend on a strong, connected and sustainable VCSE sector, and this role will play a key part in making that happen. 

Working closely with VCSE organisations, partners and local stakeholders, you will lead a programme of support that helps the sector grow in confidence, resilience and influence. You will create opportunities for organisations to connect, collaborate and learn from one another, while ensuring their collective knowledge and experience helps shape local services and plans. 

You will oversee and develop our existing sector support offer, while also working closely with our members to develop inclusive and representative networks that reflect the priorities of local organisations, encourage collaboration and shared learning, and enable the sector to speak with a stronger collective voice. 

As a passionate advocate for communities and social change, you will work with funders, public sector partners and other stakeholders to raise the profile of the VCSE sector and secure the recognition, investment and support it needs. You will bring strong programme management skills, strategic thinking and a collaborative approach, along with a deep understanding of the sector’s role in tackling inequalities and driving social change. 

Please note that this role can be offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. As an organisation rooted in community, we believe that regular in-office presence is important to foster collaboration, connection and team cohesion. 

About Community Action Redbridge 

Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure charity dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive. Through our work, we support the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. 

At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices, and working collaboratively to create social change. 

We do this by: 

• Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, so local organisations have the tools and support they need to grow and thrive. 

• Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation. 

• Bringing people and organisations together, from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses, to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge. 

How to apply 

Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each):  

1. This role will provide strategic leadership across multiple projects, ensuring they are well-managed, deliver impact, and reflect the strengths and priorities of Redbridge’s VCSE sector. Please share an example of when you have managed a complex programme - how did you use monitoring, evaluation, and learning to improve delivery, demonstrate impact? 

2. This role will lead efforts to develop the sector development programme and secure funding for new and existing projects, as well as contributing to wider organisational fundraising efforts. Please share your experience of fundraising and diversifying income streams. 

3. This role requires building trusted relationships and collaborating across sectors. Can you give an example of when you have brought partners together around a shared goal? How did you ensure the partnership was strengths-based, inclusive, and built shared ownership? 

4. Community Action Redbridge is driven by values of shifting power, collaborating, learning, and seeing the bigger picture. How have you demonstrated inclusive and values-led leadership in previous roles, and how would you foster an empowering and collaborative learning culture in this role? 

This role will be recruited via Charity Jobs 

Please apply directly through the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter by 11.30pm on Monday 9th November.   

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 19th November with a possible second stage on Thursday 26th November.