Job Description

Job Title:

Community & Events Manager

Location:

Hemel Hempstead (Charity office), Watford, Hybrid where agreed.

Salary:

34,000 FTE DBS checks are required.

Job Type:

Permanent

About us:

Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.

Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in-home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.

We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead.

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Community and Events Manager to lead and grow Playskill's community and events fundraising stream. This role is vital to increasing awareness and generating income to support our services, through meaningful community engagement and events.

You will be responsible for managing and developing our annual events (including The Playskill Golf Day), introducing new local fundraising opportunities, and building relationships within community groups. You will also line manage the Fundraising Officer, helping to support their contribution to the fundraising team.

Skills and Experience Required:

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.

Line management experience.

Experience organising and delivering successful events.

Strong relationships building and donor stewardship abilities.

Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection

Computer literature, proficient in Microsoft Office.

Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills.

Diversity statement:

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

Safeguarding statement:

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Deadline for applications:

15th October 2025

Interview date:

w/c 20th October 2025

Interview location:

Hemel Hempstead

Please contact

recruitment@playskill.org

for an application form or call 01442 793306 if you would like to speak with us about any adjustments you may require in order to complete our application form.

Reg Charity no 1198233 (formerly 1122745). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.in

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hemel Hempstead HP2