About the Role:
At Afri Global Community Services Ltd, we are committed to building meaningful community programmes that create real impact for individuals, families, and local partners across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. We believe strong communities are built through organised support, trusted partnerships, and well-managed services.
We are looking for a Community Programmes Manager who can take ownership of planning, coordinating, and improving our community initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who can manage people, organise projects, work with stakeholders, and ensure programmes are delivered smoothly and professionally.
Why Work With Us?
The Environment: Our Edinburgh location offers a professional and accessible workplace close to local businesses, transport links, and community organisations.
Purpose Driven Work: You will be part of a company focused on practical community support, outreach, and service improvement.
Leadership Opportunity: You will coordinate teams, support service delivery, and help shape how programmes are planned and managed.
Career Growth: We value people who want to grow into broader operations, partnerships, and service management roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Coordination: Plan, organise, and oversee community programmes from initial preparation through to delivery and reporting.
Team Support: Supervise staff, volunteers, or support workers involved in programme activities and ensure clear communication across the team.
Stakeholder Management: Build strong working relationships with community partners, local organisations, service users, and internal management.
Service Delivery: Monitor daily programme operations to ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Reporting and Administration: Maintain accurate records, prepare progress updates, track outcomes, and support management with operational reports.
Problem Solving: Identify issues in programme delivery and recommend practical improvements to improve efficiency and service quality.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience: Previous experience in programme coordination, community services, operations, charity work, social care, public services, or a similar management role.
Leadership Skills: Able to guide teams, delegate tasks, and support staff in a professional and respectful way.
Organisation: Strong planning, scheduling, and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Communication: Confident speaking with staff, service users, partners, and senior management.
Mindset: Practical, reliable, people focused, and able to stay calm when managing busy community operations.
Pay: £37,459.00-£47,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
