ESF Effectiveness Manager

35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2013
Ref: ESFEM

Do you want to live in a world where people make a positive contribution to society? At the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, we believe in the power of civil society to inspire and transform lives – which is why we put our voice and support behind charities, community organisations and social enterprises. We listen. We lobby. We campaign. We lead. And we support the sector. Join us and shape the future.

You will be responsible for project managing our ESF project with the European Funding Network across England, coordinating policy and collecting feedback on the progress on ESF. You will also deliver external communications for the project and advocate on behalf of civil society engagement with ESF.

You should have excellent project management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and balance priorities. You should also have knowledge of EU funding and the ability to develop policy recommendations, as well as experience of managing networks.

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 23 May 2012

Interviews: Monday 28 May 2012

NCVO offers attractive benefits including 25 days’ annual leave, subsidised gym membership, flexible working, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.