Community Manager in Oxford

Emmaus communities provide a home and meaningful work for people who have experienced homelessness, helping them to find a way to move on with their lives. From house clearances to getting involved with the wider community, we offer a wide range of services. There are many ways you can support us, from volunteering to donating goods. Your support means that we can do what we do best - helping those who need it most.

Emmaus Oxford opened in 2009 and operates from a large property at 171 Oxford Road, Cowley, accommodating 24 companions. Two nearby houses are being converted into Move-on Houses, adding 8 more beds by summer 2026. Our social enterprise includes a large retail store at 242 Barns Road, an online business based at Templars Square, and a house clearance service. We aim to expand learning, development, and move-on opportunities, helping more companions move into employment and long-term housing. Plans include adding a dedicated Move-on Worker to the team. Our Learning & Development programme, led by an experienced manager, supports companions in setting goals and building meaningful careers. A team of Progression Workers and a Counsellor provide personal support, while the social enterprise is run by a Social Enterprise Manager, two Deputies, and Drivers.

The community Manager will lead and manage all aspects of community life at Emmaus Oxford, ensuring companions receive high-quality support, development, and welfare in line with the Emmaus ethos. They will oversee referrals, assessments, inductions, and move-on processes, promoting independence and progression into employment and stable housing. Working closely with the Learning & Development and Move-On teams, they will ensure companions engage in training and opportunities that support positive, sustainable outcomes while maintaining safeguarding and equality standards. They will also manage staff, volunteers, and premises to ensure safe, effective, and compliant operations across accommodation and move-on houses. This includes overseeing health and safety, maintenance, and occupancy, coordinating 24/7 support cover, and fostering strong partnerships with local agencies and Emmaus UK. As part of the senior management team, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, financial management, and continuous improvement across housing, support, and enterprise activities.

Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales. Collectively, the Emmaus Federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.

To apply please send your completed application form, along with a supporting statement showing: 'why you want the job & what you will bring to the team'. Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form. CVs and posted applications will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 2nd February 2026. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview in person. Emmaus Oxford provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities. To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate's experience.