To provide strong strategic and operational leadership to Strathfoyle Women’s Activity Group. The successful applicant will require vision, energy and a passion for community development combined with excellent communication and negotiation skills. The post requires an experienced individual with an in-depth understanding of community development who can efficiently manage the physical, financial and human resources of the organisation and represent Strathfoyle Women’s Activity Group with maturity and integrity.
Responsibilities
* The day-to-day management of the Centre.
* Managing and overseeing the delivery of all projects undertaken by the Centre.
* To carry out Fundraising activities and completing grant applications.
* Completing monitoring returns and evaluation reports for funding bodies.
* Maintaining and developing activities and facilities to support women and women's groups.
* Developing the use of the Strathfoyle Women’s Activity Group, using the aims of the project as guidelines.
* Working with the Board of Directors in drawing up future development plans for Centre e.g. working on a new strategic plan to develop the future direction and work of the centre in the coming years.
* Compiling written monthly reports for the management committee and attending management committee meetings.
* Promoting the work of the Strathfoyle Women’s Activity Group through social media, radio and press in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
* No job description can cover every issue, which may arise within the post. The post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which may be required.
* Please email manager@strathfoylewomensgroup.co.uk for full job description
Skills and Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in a professional, management or community development discipline plus three years recent experience of managing a project (or projects) of a similar nature.
* Satisfactory Access NI disclosure certificate (successful candidate only).
* Hold a full, current driving license and have access to a car for business purposes.
* Where a disability may preclude someone from holding a driving license, the ability to undertake business travel throughout Northern Ireland must be demonstrated.
* ORFive years recent experience of managing a project (or projects) of a similar nature.
* Experience of project management.
* Experience of fundraising, completing project monitoring and evaluation reports.
Further Information
Position is temporary until 31st March 2026 pending further funding.Please email manager@strathfoylewomensgroup.co.uk for a full job description
Vacancy ID 1731887 Job ref. SWAGCM Job Sector General Management Area Derry or Londonderry Location Strathfoyle Salary £31,200 per annum salary plus pension contributions No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37 Published date 29/08/2025 Closing date 12/09/2025 Worktime Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 04 Sep 2025
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