North Yorkshire/York: Support Manager – VCSE Support Team, Community First Yorkshire

Location: North Yorkshire/York:  Office based (Askham Bryan) with travel in North Yorkshire as required
Hours: 28 per week
Salary: NJC Scale 20 £32,597 FTE (Pro Rata 28 hrs per week)

Are you an organised, proactive manager with a passion for supporting communities? Join Community First Yorkshire as our Support Manager and help strengthen the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across North Yorkshire.

In this role, you’ll:

✅ Lead a small, dedicated support team
✅ Deliver excellent customer service and manage frontline enquiries
✅ Oversee office operations, data systems, and project administration
✅ Represent us at events and build strong relationships with partners.

We’re looking for someone who:
  • Has strong administrative and digital skills
  • Enjoys managing people and processes
  • Can work flexibly and adapt to a varied workload
  • Shares our commitment to supporting the VCSE sector.
Why join us?

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team making a real difference to local communities. We offer volunteering days, opportunities for development, and a workplace where everyone feels valued.
Interested?
Take a look at the job description for more details; to apply, send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role, as well as your confidential details form and equal opportunities form to info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.

Apply now and help us support the VCSE sector to thrive.

For an informal discussion, please email carole.roberts@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk.

Applications close: 9am Monday 5 January 2026

Interviews: in person w/c 12 January 2026