THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
We are recruiting two Innovation Managers to join our Innovation Team. Role 1: Permanent 0.5 FTE R ole 2: FTC until 26/04/2028 Please state clearly in your supporting statement if you wish to be considered for the FTC, Permanent or both roles. The role Ever wanted to join a team where innovation feels accessible, energising and genuinely meaningful? We create safe, structured spaces for bold ideas, help people navigate complexity with confidence, and turn creativity into sustainable practice with equity at its heart. If the idea of working in a major funder and shaping futures that matter excites you, we d love you to be part of our journey. In this role, you ll move fluidly between designing and facilitating creative sessions, collaborating with colleagues to unpack complex challenges, and turning insights into clear, co-created practical next steps. Your day might involve shaping a new tool or provocation, making sense of emerging patterns, meeting partners to explore possibilities, or helping teams navigate ambiguity with confidence. No two days are the same, which is why we work supportively together, creating space to listen, challenge, reflect and offer different perspectives. What you ll bring We re looking for someone to join us with both the skills and approach to thrive in this work. You ll bring a deeply human, emotionally intelligent way of working, with empathy to understand the people and communities we design with, and to create spaces where they feel safe to explore new ideas. Resilience is essential too; innovation is rarely linear, and you ll navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities and occasional setbacks with calm, curiosity and a sense of possibility. You ll bring creativity and openness, continually finding new ways to frame challenges, alongside a reflective mindset that learns in the open, listens deeply, and adapts thoughtfully as ideas evolve. Above all, you ll believe that meaningful change comes from people working well together and you ll use your skills to help make that happen. Exploring it with us Interview : Week Commencing 20th April 2026 Where : Virtual Format : Online Tasks, competency- based questions and meet the team We have a hybrid approach to working, with a home/office split that suits you, though the role will include travel across the UK. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. We will be hosting a briefing session on: Monday 23rd March at 12:00pm 1:00pm. To register or ask any questions, please email us. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (up to 1,000 words) responding to the following questions, we will use this to score your application : Who or what has shaped how you think, create and challenge? What skills will you bring to the team and how did you develop them? What experience do you have working with or for communities who are less likely to have applied for or received our funding? What values feel most important to you, and how do they guide the choices you make? Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).
We are recruiting two Innovation Managers to join our Innovation Team. Role 1: Permanent 0.5 FTE R ole 2: FTC until 26/04/2028 Please state clearly in your supporting statement if you wish to be considered for the FTC, Permanent or both roles. The role Ever wanted to join a team where innovation feels accessible, energising and genuinely meaningful? We create safe, structured spaces for bold ideas, help people navigate complexity with confidence, and turn creativity into sustainable practice with equity at its heart. If the idea of working in a major funder and shaping futures that matter excites you, we d love you to be part of our journey. In this role, you ll move fluidly between designing and facilitating creative sessions, collaborating with colleagues to unpack complex challenges, and turning insights into clear, co-created practical next steps. Your day might involve shaping a new tool or provocation, making sense of emerging patterns, meeting partners to explore possibilities, or helping teams navigate ambiguity with confidence. No two days are the same, which is why we work supportively together, creating space to listen, challenge, reflect and offer different perspectives. What you ll bring We re looking for someone to join us with both the skills and approach to thrive in this work. You ll bring a deeply human, emotionally intelligent way of working, with empathy to understand the people and communities we design with, and to create spaces where they feel safe to explore new ideas. Resilience is essential too; innovation is rarely linear, and you ll navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities and occasional setbacks with calm, curiosity and a sense of possibility. You ll bring creativity and openness, continually finding new ways to frame challenges, alongside a reflective mindset that learns in the open, listens deeply, and adapts thoughtfully as ideas evolve. Above all, you ll believe that meaningful change comes from people working well together and you ll use your skills to help make that happen. Exploring it with us Interview : Week Commencing 20th April 2026 Where : Virtual Format : Online Tasks, competency- based questions and meet the team We have a hybrid approach to working, with a home/office split that suits you, though the role will include travel across the UK. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. We will be hosting a briefing session on: Monday 23rd March at 12:00pm 1:00pm. To register or ask any questions, please email us. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (up to 1,000 words) responding to the following questions, we will use this to score your application : Who or what has shaped how you think, create and challenge? What skills will you bring to the team and how did you develop them? What experience do you have working with or for communities who are less likely to have applied for or received our funding? What values feel most important to you, and how do they guide the choices you make? Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Social Media Manager - FTC until 6 April 2028 Are you a social media professional looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a proactive, energetic and creative Social Media Manager to join our busy media team on a fixed term basis. You will be part of a team bringing to life the story of National Lottery funding, telling impactful stories of how our grant funding supports amazing community-led projects that strengthen society and improve lives across the UK. As our social media manager, you will be responsible for our social media channel strategies and footprint across the UK. You will work closely with colleagues across the media, communications strategy and marketing teams and the wider Fund, to ensure the delivery of powerful storytelling, engaging content and integrated campaigns across our social media channels. You will provide expert advice to colleagues and senior leaders across the Fund, advising on outputs, trends and insights. You will have a strong understanding of current and emerging social media platforms, with sound knowledge of good practice trends in content creation and distribution. You will be a strong storyteller and a skilled content creator, with experience of delivering multi-channel social media campaigns. You will be well-versed in using analytics and social listening tools to assess and continuously improve performance of our content and to ensure we are reaching our target audiences effectively. You will have experience of working in a matrix organisation, and of building relationships to deliver projects. We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be partly based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. Our teams are based across the UK and reasonably regular travel will be required to attend meetings or spend time with Fund colleagues. Interview details: Date: w/c 27th April 2026 (tbc) Format: Virtual We will be hosting a briefing session on: Friday 27th March at 13 45pm. To register or ask any questions, please email us. For any other questions about the recruitment process contact us. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential Criteria: Deep understanding of social media platforms with demonstrable knowledge of good practice and trends in content creation and distribution. Proven experience in planning and executing multi-channel campaigns aligned to organisational strategy, ideally in the public sector. Strong content creation and storytelling skills in digital-first formats. Demonstrable success in using social media analytics and audience insight to drive engagement. Experience of people management. Project management skills confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines. Demonstrable experience of continuous professional development. Desirable Criteria: Understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Social Media Manager - FTC until 6 April 2028 Are you a social media professional looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a proactive, energetic and creative Social Media Manager to join our busy media team on a fixed term basis. You will be part of a team bringing to life the story of National Lottery funding, telling impactful stories of how our grant funding supports amazing community-led projects that strengthen society and improve lives across the UK. As our social media manager, you will be responsible for our social media channel strategies and footprint across the UK. You will work closely with colleagues across the media, communications strategy and marketing teams and the wider Fund, to ensure the delivery of powerful storytelling, engaging content and integrated campaigns across our social media channels. You will provide expert advice to colleagues and senior leaders across the Fund, advising on outputs, trends and insights. You will have a strong understanding of current and emerging social media platforms, with sound knowledge of good practice trends in content creation and distribution. You will be a strong storyteller and a skilled content creator, with experience of delivering multi-channel social media campaigns. You will be well-versed in using analytics and social listening tools to assess and continuously improve performance of our content and to ensure we are reaching our target audiences effectively. You will have experience of working in a matrix organisation, and of building relationships to deliver projects. We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be partly based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. Our teams are based across the UK and reasonably regular travel will be required to attend meetings or spend time with Fund colleagues. Interview details: Date: w/c 27th April 2026 (tbc) Format: Virtual We will be hosting a briefing session on: Friday 27th March at 13 45pm. To register or ask any questions, please email us. For any other questions about the recruitment process contact us. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential Criteria: Deep understanding of social media platforms with demonstrable knowledge of good practice and trends in content creation and distribution. Proven experience in planning and executing multi-channel campaigns aligned to organisational strategy, ideally in the public sector. Strong content creation and storytelling skills in digital-first formats. Demonstrable success in using social media analytics and audience insight to drive engagement. Experience of people management. Project management skills confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines. Demonstrable experience of continuous professional development. Desirable Criteria: Understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
