(Fixed Term) Communities Manager based at North Tyneside and Gateshead West
Job Reference
REQ026952
Date posted
19 March 2026
Closing date
9 April 2026
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4RL

(Fixed Term) Communities Manager based at North Tyneside and Gateshead West
Salary: £38,555.00
Fixed Term - Until 31st December 2026 - Full time - 37 hours
The MHA Communities Manager is responsible for developing and managing the Communities Scheme to meet the needs of older people within the local community. The Scheme operates across multiple sites within the geographical catchment and all Schemes vary significantly in size, scale and scope.
The post requires an individual with a range of business and operational skills, but critically, who possess a strong drive to deliver high quality services that reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness and promote the wellbeing of older people across a range of community settings.
The MHA Communities Manager will be responsible for line managing any additional staff appointments to the Scheme - this will depend upon the size of the Scheme and the breadth and volume of services delivered. Volunteers are crucial to the successful operating of any MHA Communities Scheme and the Manager will be responsible for the recruitment and selection and on-going support and supervision of all Volunteers.
For more information about the role please review the Job Description attached.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.
More about our EDI commitmentsPlease note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.
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