Funding and Development Officer
- Employer
- Community Links Bromley
- Location
- Bromley (London Borough), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £31,000-£33,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 4 Nov 2019
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- Function
- Fundraising, Trusts & Foundations
- Sector
- Community
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Contract
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Main purpose of the role (job summary):
To lead an ambitious capacity development strategy and services programme, including:
- a needs-led approach to developing a vibrant, inclusive and self-sufficient Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector
- developing and delivering services and interventions
- facilitating strong partnership working with the sector and with key public and private sector leaders and groups
Main Tasks
- To produce an annual plan including strategies/policies/initiatives focused on services including capacity building; funding advice/services; and other services (including support to BTSE Associate Members) as appropriate
- Develop and deliver a range of training and learning activity to support the development of the VCSE sector at individual, organisational and community-wide level.
- Develop and deliver evidence-based support to local VCSE organisations that builds their service/activity; organisation; and ability to adapt and operate in the local and national environment e.g. governance, volunteering, funding and bidding/tendering
- To support VCSE organisations to successfully apply for funding, including identifying/sharing funding opportunities and developing their capacity to successfully bid for new contracts and grants.
- To represent CLB externally on a range of cross-sector partnerships, and/or initiatives, including deputising for the Chief Executive, and to ensure that CLB’s profile is increased
- To lead on the marketing strategies and their implementation, including undertaking asset mapping research
- Undertake outreach and community development work and support local community-based volunteers
- Support sector-wide networks
- Develop projects (including training and other initiatives) in response to needs to provide new services
- To research and submit funding applications to sustain and develop the work of CLB as appropriate and as part of delivering the Funding and Investment Plan.
- Work with colleagues to implement systems for measuring, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and projects
- To actively participate in the team and contribute to Board strategy, planning and reviews as required
- To manage staff, resources and volunteers as appropriate
Generic key responsibilities
- To actively promote CLB including seeking new business opportunities
- To contribute to cross-organisation initiatives including bid/funding proposals, quality accreditation work and other projects
- To work flexibly and supportively with colleagues in pursuit of CLB aims, priorities and outcomes
- To take personal responsibility for contributing to high quality standards in customer relations, service delivery, project management and communications
Main working contacts (external): Members of Community Links Bromley, BTSE and Associate Members, VCS organisations in Bromley generally, national/ pan-London funding agencies, private and business sector and relevant local partners
Main working contacts (internal): other members of the team, Board members, volunteers
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