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Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator

Laings Jewellers • United Kingdom • Added on Nov 5, 2026
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You will coordinate the launch and day-to-day operation of the Laings Foundation, turning its plans into charitable partnerships, fundraising activity and clear communications. The work brings project coordination, event delivery and careful administration together as the Foundation takes shape across the business.

The role gives Laings a structured way to direct charitable giving and community involvement, while documenting decisions and reporting on what the activity achieves. Its impact is social: supporting charity partners, encouraging employee participation and connecting a multi-location luxury retailer with communities and local organisations. Sound governance and accurate public claims matter as the Foundation builds trust.

This suits someone who has coordinated events, community programmes, charity partnerships or CSR projects and is comfortable switching between detailed records and public-facing conversations. You will need sound judgement, clear writing, practical budget skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and charities.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The coordinator will help establish the Foundation’s operating structure, maintain records and support compliance, funding decisions and reporting. They will also plan fundraising events, manage partner relationships and coordinate communications across Laings locations. A central goal is to connect charitable activity with clear criteria and evidence of outcomes, while supporting volunteering and community participation.

Key learning opportunities for this job

The role could build practical knowledge of charity governance, fundraising rules, partner due diligence, financial controls and impact measurement. Coordinating a new Foundation may offer direct experience of how charitable giving is organised and assessed. It also provides scope to develop event management, stakeholder communication and internal engagement skills, with exposure to the Marketing Director, advisers, charity partners and colleagues across the retail business.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

A relevant candidate may have experience in project or event coordination, charity partnerships, community programmes, CSR or marketing. Familiarity with charity governance, fundraising compliance, data protection and budget tracking would be useful, though direct foundation experience is described as advantageous rather than essential. Strong organisation, written communication, sound judgement and confidence speaking with varied audiences are important. Practical experience with suppliers and event logistics, plus comfort using Microsoft 365, would support the work.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

Use specific examples to show how you have coordinated an event, charity relationship or community project from planning through evaluation. Explain your role in managing budgets, records, approvals or risks, and include measurable results where available. Address how you would balance engaging Foundation communications with accurate claims and appropriate approvals. If you have worked with multiple sites or stakeholder groups, show how you kept activity and messaging consistent.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The stated focus is social impact rather than environmental performance. The Foundation is expected to support charitable partners, fundraising, employee volunteering and community participation, with indicators for fundraising, engagement and partner outcomes. Governance and transparent reporting are also central: records of donations and decisions, due diligence, compliance and evidence of impact could help Laings account for its charitable activity.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

Launching a Foundation means building workable processes while events, partnerships and communications are being developed. The coordinator may need to balance urgent delivery with careful records, approvals, due diligence and regulatory requirements. Activity across several showrooms could also make consistent participation and communication difficult. Demonstrating outcomes will require useful measures and reliable information from charity partners and internal teams.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A day could involve updating the Foundation launch plan and donation records, checking event logistics or supplier arrangements, and preparing communications with the Marketing team. The coordinator might also respond to a charity request or consult an adviser on governance or compliance. The balance is likely to vary around fundraising events and reporting deadlines, with regular contact across Laings locations, charity partners and other stakeholders.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

The position could build experience in establishing a corporate foundation, managing charitable partnerships and evaluating social impact. It may also develop skills in fundraising compliance, governance, budget oversight and communications. As the Foundation’s programme develops, the coordinator could take on broader responsibility for its planning, partnerships or reporting. The posting does not specify a promotion path, so progression would depend on the organisation’s needs and the role’s development.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

Internal contacts are likely to include the Marketing Director, the wider Marketing team, Foundation Ambassadors and colleagues across Laings showrooms. They may coordinate communications, local fundraising and employee volunteering. External contacts could include national and local charities, community groups, suppliers, brand partners, clients and professional advisers. The role connects these groups through funding decisions, events, due diligence and impact updates.

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