Work with Us
We don't just offer jobs; we provide pathways to impactful and fulfilling careers!
But, don't just take it from us! Here's what some of our colleagues in the Communications, CVS, Training and Volunteer Centre teams have to say about working for Communities 1st:
"I love working for Communities 1st because it makes me feel useful and allows me to make a positive impact - no matter how small - in other people's lives."
"I appreciate the flexible environment that supports my personal and professional growth."
"Communities 1st makes a concerted effort to look after our wellbeing. The Healthy Workplace Champions run physical and mental health awareness events, with some fun activities during the working day."
"It's rewarding to make a real difference."
Our Vacancies
Please click on each job title to reveal more information including hours, salary and role description in a drop-down box. If you would like to apply for a role, please download the application form and email it to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk
We look forward to receiving your application!
Social Enterprise Development Manager
| Hours | 30+ hours per week |
| Salary | £34,000 pro-rata |
| Main Places of work | Ver House, Park Estate, Frogmore, AL2 2WH plus various community locations across Hertfordshire |
About this role
The role combines day-to-day service management with broader strategic input and business development support, helping embed a culture of enterprise across Communities 1st.
This role has two core functions:
- Direct responsibility for managing and growing our existing social enterprises, including community centres, facility hire, and handyperson services.
- Supporting and influencing enterprise development across the wider charity—helping other teams to take a more enterprising approach to services such as our Coffee Cart, paid-for corporate and school workshops, and other income-generating opportunities.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Organisational Improvement & Reporting Coordinator
| Hours | 20+ hours per week |
| Salary | £28,228 Pro Rata |
| Main Places of work | Ver House, Park Estate, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2DR |
About this role
The Organisational Improvement & Reporting Coordinator plays a key cross-organisational role, supporting Communities 1st to strengthen its systems, reporting, and operational practice. The postholder coordinates organisational improvement activities, leads the collection and synthesis of performance information across 30+ contracts, and ensures reporting is accurate, timely, and meaningful. Working with delivery teams, back-office staff, partners, and technical providers, they help refine CRM use, develop Power BI dashboards, and improve data processes so they support effective, people-centred delivery.
The role acts as a bridge between teams - identifying challenges, coordinating practical solutions, and ensuring performance information reflects real impact. This post champions good data practice, supports operational consistency, and enables the organisation to meet its contractual requirements while continually learning and improving.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Community Transport Service Facilitator (Maternity cover)
| Hours | 2/3 days a week |
| Salary | £27,090 pro-rata |
| Main Places of work | Ver House, Park Estate, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2DR |
About this role
The Community Transport Service Facilitator plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of accessible transport for individuals with mobility challenges or those who find using public transport challenging. You'll coordinate daily operations, support drivers, liaise sensitively with customers and stakeholders, use our booking system and provide information and answer queries relating to the Travel Link service, and ensure vehicles meet safety and compliance standards. This dynamic role combines logistics, customer service, and community impact—perfect for someone passionate about making a difference.
This role is a temporary role to cover maternity leave.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Content & Digital Media Officer
| Hours | 20 - 25 hours per week (Monday - Wednesday) |
| Salary | £25,358 Pro Rata |
| Main Places of work | Ver House, Park Estate, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2DR |
About this role
We are looking for someone who can live and breathe our values; to work in partnership, deliver quality, adapt, be positive and be inclusive. You will be proactive and able to work with colleagues and volunteers to deliver amazing services.
To strengthen the visibility and impact of Communities 1st by producing high-quality digital content that showcases our work and inspires people to take part in the activities and services we offer. The postholder will guide staff and volunteers on capturing strong imagery and short-form video, edit and prepare polished content for social media and promotional materials, and ensure our digital communications are accurate, engaging and well-presented. They will also edit departmental eNewsletters and ensure contact information in the CRM is accurate and up to date so communications reach the right audiences.
This role is hands-on, creative and fast-moving, with a focus on showing real people, real experiences and the difference our work makes.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Learning & Engagement Officer
| Hours | 20 - 25 hours per week |
| Salary | £25,358 Pro Rata |
| Main Places of work | Ver House, Park Estate, Frogmore, St. Albans, AL2 2DR |
About this role
The Learning and Engagement Officer supports voluntary and community organisations to strengthen their skills, connections and visibility. The role combines the coordination of training and learning opportunities, voluntary sector networks and forums, and the operational delivery of communications that promote engagement and shared learning across the sector.
The post holder will play a key role in developing accessible training, encouraging collaboration across local organisations, and ensuring that information and opportunities are well promoted and easy to access.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Community Minibus Driver
| Hours | 10 - 20 hours per week (Tuesday to Thursday) |
| Salary | £24,242 Pro Rata |
| Main Places of work | Frogmore, with travel to various community locations across Hertfordshire |
About this role
Communities 1st provides a trusted transport service that helps residents who face mobility barriers to reach essential services, activities and appointments. The Driver plays a key part in maintaining a dependable, safe and welcoming service for older people, disabled people, and others who would otherwise struggle to travel. We are looking for someone who takes pride in high standards, enjoys working with people, and is committed to delivering transport that is safe, reliable and supportive. This role combines vehicle operation, customer care and day-to-day service delivery.
The role ensures that residents who face mobility barriers can travel safely and comfortably by operating our 16-seater accessible minibuses and equivalent vehicles. You will support passengers with a range of needs, uphold high safety standards, and help maintain a warm, reliable and trusted service.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Community Transport Minibus Driver
| Hours | 16 hours per week |
| Salary | £12.60 per hour |
| Main Places of work | Frogmore, St. Albans (AL2 2WH) |
About this role
Communities 1st runs Shopper Bus services, day trips and transport to and from social fun clubs. Working for the community as a Community Transport Minibus Driver for our Community Transport Scheme, you will provide a valuable service for our elderly and/or disabled members of the public who request transport from door to door. Many of our clients require assistance and therefore drivers need to be physically fit with a caring personality. If you like driving and have caring nature and want to be part of a growing transport team this role could be for you!
The role is based primarily in Hertsmere, Three Rivers, Watford and Welwyn and Hatfield districts, although you may be required to work throughout the county of Hertfordshire.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Cleaner / Caretaker
| Hours | Zero - casual hour |
| Salary | £12.60 per hour |
| Main Places of work | Frogmore, with travel to Borehamwood and Radlett. |
About this role
The role of the Cleaner / Caretaker role is to provide a comprehensive cleaning service at the Community Centres managed by Communities 1st and to provide occasional holiday cover for office cleaning at Ver House.
The successful applicant will be required to open and close the community centre for occasional hirers as required both during the week and at weekends. Regular hirers of the centres have their own keys and do not need this service.
How to apply
Please send your application form to recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about our vacancies, please contact us by email at recruitment@communities1st.org.uk or call us on 01727 649900.
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