Community Programme Manager

Please note this is a permanent position

Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week (some flexibility may be required)

Interview Date: Friday 26th June 2026

Basildon Salvation Army is a growing Corps with a developing ministry with homeless and vulnerable people in the local community through a daily drop-in and weekly foodbank, as well as running the Malachi supported housing project. We believe in transformation, seeking to journey with people holistically through change, looking not only to their physical, but also their emotional and spiritual needs. We operate an integrated approach to mission, keeping faith in Jesus at the centre of all activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Working as part of a team, and responsible to The Corps Leader, the successful applicant will be responsible for the operational running and development of the weekly community programme, involving the safe delivery of mission, building compliance, financial administration, the management of a team of volunteers, and working closely with local agencies and church partners.

The successful candidate will:

The successful candidate will have proven experience running a complex and busy setting, delivering programmes which meet community need, and have strong financial management skills. They will have a good understanding of health and safety and safeguarding requirements. Of key importance will be a heart for disadvantaged people in our society, excellent relational skills, and experience in supporting people who are homeless or who have addictions and complex mental health needs.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check Enhanced DBS Disclosure check and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.

As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.