Senior Community & Programme Manager

Are you a natural connector, a passionate storyteller and a pro at getting things done? Join us on Virgin Unite's 100% Human at Work Initiative, where we're building a future of work that serves humanity.

You'll lead our community engagement and programme delivery - from safe spaces to global gatherings - and bring our stories to life. Alongside that, you'll get to be involved in shaping the future of the initiative itself, supporting programme design and delivery, operations and revenue generation, business modelling and board engagement. It's purposeful, progressive and packed with impact.

Our Virgin Family

Join the Virgin Group - a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family.

Virgin Management, the heart of Virgin, nurtures the brand globally. Our diverse, 180-strong team in London and New York, supports every facet of the Virgin empire, including Virgin Unite, our entrepreneurial foundation, and Virgin Start-Up, empowering UK entrepreneurs. Working in synergy with various Virgin entities globally, our interests are as diverse as travel, health, music, media, finance, and space. Our unique work culture and commitments to purpose & sustainability unite us.Virgin Unite, Virgin Group's charitable foundation, inspires action. We fuel radical collaboration to challenge the unacceptable. Our overheads, covered by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group, ensure 100% of donations fuel our initiatives.

Our mission:

To create a thriving world through entrepreneurial initiatives. Our work revolves around:

• Incubating courageous collectives

• Backing entrepreneurial solutions

• Convening purposeful communities

• Challenging unacceptable issues

We're a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands-on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work.

Tell me more

Working as part of the 100% Human at Work team you will;

• Lead the development and delivery of our global community strategy - including gatherings, safe spaces, storytelling and CEO engagement.

• Shape and deliver programmes on the future of work, mental health, skills and more.

• Bring the 100% Human at Work brand to life through stories, research and programme insights.

• Curate powerful events - from vision to logistics to delivery, both in-person and virtually.

• Be the operational glue - contracts, safeguarding, legal liaison, board coordination.

• Deepen engagement with our 500-strong network, including Innovation Hubs and partners.

• Track and measure our impact, building the evidence for change.

What you'll need

• A track record of growing, nurturing and energising communities.

• Superb communication skills - written, verbal, storytelling and pitch decks.

• Strong programme management experience - juggling the big picture with the detail.

• Proven ability to lead activations that inspire and deliver.

• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to delivery and problem-solving.

• A deep curiosity for the future of work, people, mental health and human impact.

The extra details

Interested in this role? We're ditching the dusty old CV for something way cooler. The first stop on your journey with us will be creating your Vizzy profile. After you register your interest, we'll slide into your inbox with your exclusive Vizzy link - your golden ticket to showcasing why you're our Senior Community & Programme Manager superstar.

Role type: Permanent
Location: London hub (approx. twice per week) & your home space
Salary: £67,000 - £75,000 plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.
Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we'll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.
Closing date: Friday 11th July

Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can't be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add 'Dyslexic Thinking' as a skill on LinkedIn. We truly value passion for Purpose and Sustainability, welcoming creative thinkers and innovators. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!