Community Project Lead - Hopestead

We have an amazing opportunity for a Community Project Lead to join us as part of our Hopestead Team - because everyone deserves a place to call home.

Heading up our Hope at Home Service - as Community Project Lead your passion, creativeness, and solutions focused approach will ensure that the people we support have access to the essential items needed to turn a house into their home, and thrive within their communities.

You will also take a leading role on our other community projects, allowing you to continually evolve your industry knowledge, build relationships with all stakeholders, identify opportunities to expand partnerships, and ultimately continue to benefit Hopestead and the people we support;

• Over 650 people received essential furniture, flooring and appliances

• 262 children supported, ensuring they had a safe and comfortable place to live

• 97% of people sustained their tenancy, showing how vital this support is for long-term stability

(2024-2025)

Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Norwich Office Base | Agile

What You'll be Doing

• Accurately documenting interactions to help us report on impact and manage budgets

• Building and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders

• Identifying partnership opportunities to expand our reach

• Promote community engagement and participation across projects

• Gathering feedback and creating case studies to showcase our impact

• Supporting other projects and acting as a positive ambassador for Hopestead
  

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of the industry and support available

• Ability to engage with all stakeholders and maximise relationship impact

• Empathetic approach and ability to communicate effectively on all levels

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience/knowledge of budgeting

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

For further information information on the role and its responsibilities, please view the Community Project Lead - The Part I Play document.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help shape and drive vital services and support

• Empowered to influence change

• Supportive environment focused on people development and growth

• Competitive salary and benefits package

For more information on the benefits, please click here.

To apply, click below and upload your CV (PDF format), along with a supporting statement explaining why you are the right person for the role.

Important additional information

Closing date: 24th June 2026 (midnight)

Interview date: week commencing 6th July 2026 - King Street, Norwich

No agencies please.

About Us
Hopestead are a charity part of Bromford Flagship Livewest and we’re on a mission to end homelessness, because everyone deserves a place to call home. But a home is more than just four walls - it’s a foundation for stability, growth, and hope. We can break the cycle of homelessness and help give people the chance to thrive in homes where their voices are listened to, and their needs are met.