Community Engagement and Social Value Project Manager – Oxford, Cambridge or Lancaster

About the Opportunity

Required for Oxford, Cambridge, or Lancaster Oxford Archaeology’s Hybrid Working Policy will apply (see benefits).

Salary Range £44,774 to £57,175 (dependent on Experience)

Note – Our current work programme includes projects in the South-East, and this role requires travel for delivery in these locations. Other similar travel may be required.

Line Manager: Head of Community Engagement and Social Value

Line Management Responsibilities: Community Engagement Officers and Community Engagement Supervisors as required

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required (TOIL or paid overtime available).

Responsibilities

• Manage staff on key CESV projects across OA
• Comply with and provide feedback on organizational requirements for quality, Health, Safety, and Environment, Safeguarding, legal requirements, general duty of care and other relevant policies
• Monitor and support the delivery of OA’s Objectives and Aims for Community Engagement and Social Value
• Support the delivery of OA's organizational strategy
• Manage collaborative program development (including tenders and funding bids, objectives and outcomes, and evaluation) with community stakeholders, internal colleagues (including joint venture colleagues), clients and funders, to deliver meaningful impact for local communities
• Maintain and develop OA's strategic partnerships with external stakeholders to facilitate impactful engagement

About You

Strong understanding of effective methods and tools to manage staff, fostering a collaborative, compassionate, supportive and reflective working environment. Thorough understanding of relevant legislative and statutory guidance and models of best practice, and how to ensure compliance in own work and across OA. Developed analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex data such as evaluation, performance and financial information, identifying organizational, departmental and project needs, and recognizing strengths and areas for improvement.

Eligibility

An Enhanced Disclosures and Barring Service and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance will be required for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive, constantly benchmarked, salary range £44,774 to £57,175 (appointments will be made on the basis of demonstrated ability, previous experience and CIfA membership if appropriate)
• Generous annual leave with 25 days per year in addition to statutory holidays and concessionary days at Christmas
• A company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions

About Company

Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications are judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality (other than where work permits may be required), or ethnicity. You must meet the requirements to live and work in the UK by UK Visas and Immigration. Registered Charity No. 285627; Company Registration No. 1618597

How To Apply

Please submit the following documents via email to HR@oxfordarchaeology.com.

A CV no longer than two sides of A4, tailored to this role.

A covering letter setting out:

• Why are you interested in this role? (no more than 500 words)
• What key strengths would you bring to this role at Oxford Archaeology? (no more than 500 words)
• Why does archaeological engagement matter? (no more than 500 words)

If you have any questions, please contact community@oxfordarchaeology.com

Closing date: Monday 3rd August 2026