Are you looking for a role to develop your background in partnership working, identifying and developing funding opportunities and working with others to help them reach their potential?
CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.
We are looking for a Development Manager with a range of skills and experience to support other mining charities in developing a sustainable future. The role requires a background in partnership working, developing funding opportunities, and a good understanding of charity governance.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in community development and a good knowledge of the charity sector.
As Development Manager, you will:
* Support mining charities to develop business plans and budgeting and help them to identify funding opportunities and develop funding proposals.
* Provide secretariat services to mining related regional grant making charities.
* Contribute to the development of and promote the organisation’s support offer for other mining charities, seeking new methods of supporting local trustees.
* Support the recruitment and training of local trustees and officers, encouraging good governance.
* Develop local partnership working with other voluntary sector organisations, tiers of local government and local communities.
* Ensure the organisation's interests and responsibilities in partner charities are retained and fulfilled.
* Represent the organisation with external parties, including welfare charities, councils and local authorities as required.
The essential qualities, skills and experience you will need to apply for this role:
* Experience of community development and / or business development and an understanding of business planning and budgets.
* Experience of identifying and applying for funding on a national, regional, or local level.
* Proven experience of working in the charity sector with a good understanding of governance requirements and the challenges facing the sector.
* Proven experience in building confidence and a positive reputation with stakeholders.
* Ability to be self‑motivated, with good personal organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to resolve problems in a logical, proactive, practical and positive manner.
* Ability to take initiative with a practical, ‘hands on’ approach to work.
* A valid driving licence and own transport with the flexibility for some travel.
How to apply
Please follow this link to apply: https://ciswo.bamboohr.com/careers/25?source=aWQ9OA%3D%3D
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Individual and Family Services
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