Community Action Manager

• Community Action Suffolk
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0HH
• Salary: £35,878.50 per annum (£21,527.10 actual)
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0995

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.

Our values of collaborative, enabling, person-centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.

About the role

Are you passionate about enabling the Voluntary Sector in Suffolk to thrive and support the local community? Do you enjoy engaging, motivating and influencing people?

If so we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join our management team at CAS.

In this role we are seeking an experienced Community Action Manager to support, develop and manage a talented team which delivers high-quality person-centred services to VCFSE organisations.

As the Community Action Manager your responsibilities will include:

• leading the development and alignment of the Community Action services team to achieve its KPIs
• working with Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development to grow existing services and explore new opportunities and income growth for service development
• writing funding applications and proposals to secure resources for new and existing services
• managing and create budgets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and financial control
• driving business strategy to meet organisational targets and standards
• providing effective and inclusive leadership which focuses on best practices and quality outcomes
• building and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, commissioners, funders, and voluntary sector organisations.

You should have previous experience of managing staff, strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and a flexible and self-motivated approach. You should also have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills as there will often be the need to manage a busy and varied workload.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

• Blended working where role allows
• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
• Up to 4% matched pension contribution
• 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
• Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Continued Professional Development for job related development
• Family Friendly policies and practices
• Tailored induction

For more information

Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf).

To find out more about us, please visit our website.

If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more, please contact Alice Wade, Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development by emailing [email protected].

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.

How to apply

Please retrieve an application form by visiting the vacancies page of our website.

Alternatively, please contact Jessica Glen by emailing [email protected].

Completed applications should be returned by email to [email protected].

Alternatively, pleased post to Jessica Glen, at Community Action Suffolk, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0HH

Closing date: 12pm, 11 November 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 6 November 2026 and 23 November 2026.

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