Community Organiser (London)
Employer: Act Build Change
Location: Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London). Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
Working hours: 4-5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
Salary: £30,000-38,000 salary, depending on experience.
Closing date: Fri 23 Jan 2026 at 23:59
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The Community Organiser at Act Build Change plays a vital role in building the power of people experiencing systemic injustice by delivering relational, engaging, and accessible organising training and support.
This is a development role for an emerging organiser eager to deepen their skills and experience in community organising with regular coaching and supervision from senior staff. You will work alongside communities and partners to develop leadership, win campaigns, and grow our membership base.
This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about social justice, with strong communication skills and experience in community organising.
Key responsibilities
Training
Deliver community organising training both online and in-person across a variety of projects.
Support the facilitation of cohort-based training programmes.
Shadow and coach emerging organisers and leaders under the guidance of a Lead Organiser.
Contribute to the development and review of training content and tools.
Organising
Build and sustain meaningful relationships with grassroots leaders, communities, and members.
Support the delivery of our campaigns and community events.
Contribute to the design of engaging content for our membership and wider community.
Help identify new leaders and grow our network through outreach and partnerships.
Learn to raise at least £20,000 through partner projects, funding bids, and membership dues to ensure financial sustainability.
Community
Connect with and support members, ensuring they are informed about upcoming events and learning opportunities.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of community events that reflect the values and mission of Act Build Change.
Represent Act Build Change to the highest standard in relevant networks, events, and forums.
Organisational culture
Collaborate with the wider team to develop internal systems, share learning, and document progress.
Contribute ideas to improve the effectiveness of our training and organising practice.
Support our core values of relationships, accountability, accessibility, care and action in daily interactions.
Take part in internal reflection, evaluation, and learning sessions to continually improve our work.
Carry out other duties as required in line with the organisation's mission and goals.
What we're looking for
Essential experience and skills
Experience in community organising, campaigning, or grassroots leadership.
Demonstrable experience delivering workshops, training, or education sessions (online and/or in-person).
Confident communicator, both orally and in writing, with excellent relationship-building skills.
Understanding of social justice movements, power building, and community-led change.
Ability to work collaboratively across a small team and adapt to changing priorities.
Commitment to equity, accessibility, and anti-oppression in practice.
Proficient with digital tools and basic use of social media.
Desirable experience and skills
Knowledge of trauma-informed and collective care practices.
Ability to design or co-create accessible learning materials.
Experience supporting grassroots fundraising efforts.
Experience of living and working outside of London.
Personal qualities
You have a genuine belief in our mission and the power of community organising to create change with those experiencing systemic injustice.
You're proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to adapt and learn in a developing role.
You're reliable and accountable, following through on commitments and contributing to a culture of shared responsibility.
You're socially and politically aware, applying an intersectional approach to your work and able to work respectfully with people who experience systemic injustice.
You're willing to work flexible hours when necessary, including some evenings and weekends, with occasional overnight stays across the UK (any travel time and/or overtime worked is recuperated through TOIL).
What we offer
Salary and benefits
£30,000-38,000 salary, depending on experience.
Permanent contract with option for 4-5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).
Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.
Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
Working arrangements
Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).
Access to office space in London when needed.
Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.
Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.
Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.
Full equipment and tech support provided.
Growth and impact
Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.
Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.
Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).
Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.
How to apply
Please submit your application using the application form. Note:
This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Applicants that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.
What to submit
Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).
A cover letter answering the following questions (PDF, max. 500 words per question):
What excites you most about this role?
Why does community organising matter to you?
When have you worked with others to create change in a community, and what did you learn?
Next steps
Submit your application by Fri 23 Jan 2026 at 23:59.
First round interviews will begin the week of Mon 9 Feb 2026.
The role will start from Apr 2026.
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