About The Role We are seeking three Development Officers, two in London with their own strand of focus and one for the East region as a generalist. If you have a preference to which role you are applying for or if you would like to be considered for any of the three roles, please make this clear in your application. Development Officer London – Capability Building Development Officer London – Community and Network Development Development Officer East The Development Officer is a key role in The Phoenix Way (TPW). It has a lead responsibility for strengthening organisational effectiveness and sustainability, enhancing the skills, knowledge, and resources of Black and racially minoritised voluntary and community-based organisations. The Development Officers work will work closely with local community leaders and their staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders to assess needs, develop strategic plans, and implement capacity-building activities that promote growth, resilience, and optimal service delivery within the sector. We are looking for exceptional candidates who can help developing staff capabilities, build strategic partnerships, and implement programmes that increase organisational capacity to achieve their outcomes. Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively facilitating change and empowering Black and racially minoritised community groups across TPW Greater London partnership. Main duties and responsibilities Design and deliver capacity building programmes for TPW (Greater London) supported community organisations and groups. Conduct organisational assessments to identify capability gaps, development needs and opportunities. Lead on the development of training workshops on governance, strategic planning, financial management, and programme evaluation. Deliver tailored programmes of support and training to TPW organisations across the Greater London region. Develop and maintain partnerships with funding bodies, local governments and other public sector organisations, and sector networks. Contribute to the development of TPW across the Greater London region. Support grant writing and funding applications for capacity building initiatives. Contribute to the creation of resources, toolkits, and best practice guides for organisational development. Monitor and evaluate capacity building programmes to demonstrate impact and inform improvements. General To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including London, South and East regions and Ubele meetings and meetings with key stakeholders. To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. Also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements. Person Specification Experience A significant level of not-for-profit sector experience in programme management, organisational development, or community development. Experience working with Black and racially minoritised communities and stakeholder groups. Track record in capacity building, training delivery, or consultancy work. Understanding of the national and local funding environment including grant writing and fundraising experience. Partnership development and network building experience. Skills and Knowledge Strategic and Analytical Skills Strategic thinking and planning capabilities. Programme design, implementation, and evaluation experience. Data analysis and reporting skills. Risk assessment and management. Systems thinking approach to organisational development. Communication and Facilitation Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Group facilitation and workshop delivery experience. Public speaking and presentation abilities. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders. Conflict resolution and mediation skills. Technical Expertise Grant writing and funding application experience. Financial management and budgeting knowledge. Understanding of governance structures and compliance requirements. Project management experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of evaluation frameworks and impact measurement. Attributes Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Cultural sensitivity and awareness. Adaptability and resilience. Self-motivation and initiative. Commitment to social and racial justice. Ethical approach to professional practice.