Job Vacancy: Wyre Forest Connect Programme Manager

Hours: 36 hours per week
Organisation: Citizens Advice Wyre Forest

Salary: Dependent on Experience – please contact us to find out more!

Closing date: 16^th November 2026

Help local communities thrive!

Are you passionate about supporting local communities and helping organisations make a real difference? Do you have the skills to bring people together, build partnerships and help community groups grow and succeed?

Wyre Forest Connect is an exciting project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, bringing together local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to build a stronger, more connected and sustainable community sector.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Programme Manager to lead this work and help shape and deliver the future of community support across Wyre Forest.

What will you be doing?

• Building strong relationships between community groups, charities, statutory services and other partners.
• Providing practical support to VCSE organisations, including governance, fundraising, financial planning, safeguarding and organisational development.
• Coordinating training, networking opportunities, outreach sessions and community drop-ins.
• Identifying opportunities for collaboration, helping organisations access funding and develop their services.
• Monitoring project progress, measuring impact and helping secure the project’s long-term sustainability.
• Championing the VCSE sector and ensuring local organisations have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their communities.

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking someone who has:

• Experience of project management, fundraising and bid writing.
• An understanding of the VCSE sector and organisational governance.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and budget-awareness skills.
• Experience of marketing, PR, websites and social media.
• A genuine passion for local communities and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

You’ll need a full driving licence and access to a car, with flexibility to attend occasional events outside normal working hours.

Experience of supporting volunteers, managing people or holding a project management qualification would be an advantage.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to help local organisations become stronger, build lasting partnerships and make a meaningful difference to people’s lives across Wyre Forest.

If you’re a proactive, people-focused individual who enjoys bringing people together and turning ideas into action, we’d love to hear from you!

To find more about this role please contact our Chief Executive Officer, Zena Dalton by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For an application form please contact Deb Dale at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The successful applicant may be subject to a DBS check in line with Citizens Advice policy.