No two days are the same. One day you might be developing a new community project with local partners, the next analysing project outcomes, facilitating engagement activities or supporting someone to access an opportunity that helps them move forward in their life.

We offer a supportive culture, flexible working, genuine work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth. This role is an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to broaden their experience, develop project leadership skills and build a career in community development, housing, wellbeing or social impact.

Most importantly, you'll be part of an organisation that makes a real difference. Every project, partnership and conversation contributes to helping people build confidence, overcome barriers and create positive futures.

At Rotunda, you'll help people take the next step in their journey while taking the next step in your own career.

Additional Information

To meet the needs of the communities and participants we support, this position is open to female applicants only. This is an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Interested?

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, Community Impact projects or life at Rotunda, please contact Maxine or Nickie at Rotunda, who will be happy to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions on 0151 207 2176.

To apply, send your CV and a covering email of outlining why you would like this role and how you are a good match for the Rotunda (not more than 300 words) to nsmith@therotunda.org.uk

Closing Date 2 October 2026.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. As applications will be reviewed throughout the recruitment period, we encourage candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity.

ROLE PROFILE / PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Community Impact Projects Lead believes that people are more than the challenges they face.

They understand that change is often a journey rather than a single event and that confidence, stability and progression are built through positive relationships, meaningful opportunities and sustained support.

They combine the organisation and accountability of a project lead with the empathy and relationship-building skills of a community practitioner.

While the role leads projects and partnerships, success is achieved through influence, collaboration and relationship-building rather than direct line management responsibility.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Working with people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, addiction, recovery, social exclusion or other forms of disadvantage, including those facing complex and multiple challenges.
• Delivering, coordinating or developing community, wellbeing, housing, support or social impact programmes.
• Working collaboratively with housing, health, voluntary, community or statutory organisations, with strong communication and partnership-building skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and monitor outcomes.
• Ability to build trust, maintain professional boundaries and apply strengths-based, person-centred approaches.
• Ability to analyse information, solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Good digital, administrative and report-writing skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and supporting vulnerable adults.

Desirable Experience

• Gambling harms prevention, recovery, addiction services or behaviour change programmes.
• Managing grant-funded, commissioned or contract-based projects, including performance monitoring and reporting.
• Co-production approaches that involve people with lived experience in shaping services.
• Facilitating groups, peer support activities, training sessions or community engagement events.
• Contributing to funding applications, project development or the mobilisation of new services and initiatives.
• Knowledge of housing, health, welfare, employment or community support networks within the Liverpool City Region.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will:

• Believe in people's strengths, potential and ability to achieve positive change.
• Demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and professional curiosity.
• Balance compassion with accountability.
• Build trust and positive relationships quickly.
• Be organised, proactive and accountable.
• Remain calm, resilient and solutions-focused.
• Champion equality, inclusion and opportunity.
• Share Rotunda's values and community-focused approach.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Community Impact Projects Lead understands that behind every target, outcome and report is a person trying to improve their life.

They create strong partnerships, deliver impactful projects and help people access opportunities that improve wellbeing, increase independence and strengthen community connection.

They understand the realities of disadvantage and exclusion but remain focused on people's strengths and potential.

Most importantly, they turn ideas into action, partnerships into opportunities and projects into lasting change for people and communities.