It is the main purpose of this role to support the leadership and development of this well-known charity’s development work and the monitoring and evaluation of these services. Reporting directly to the CEO this position will be responsible for a small team and management experience would be required.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and managing all development work projects including food poverty and access initiatives, community growing, criminal justice and access to sanitary products.
• Responsible for partnership liaison with local authority and key partners.
• Contributing to all aspects of the charity as part of the Leadership Team.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation and partnerships.
• Responsible for oversight of all funding applications and reporting within specified function.
• Responsible for departmental staff supervision, training, development and professional standards.
• Ensuring compliance and quality standards and regulations are adhered to.
• Partnership development and liaison.
• Comprehensive and timeous preparation of reports for funders, the board, the Leadership Team and partners as required.
• Identifying sources of funds and contributing to completion of funding applications.
• Responsible for function staff recruitment.

Person specification:

• Experience leading, managing and coaching a team.
• Ability to think on your feet and lead a motivated and empowered culture.
• An ambassador for the organisation and real team player.
• Social understanding of food poverty and the associated issues.
• Community development knowledge and experience.
• History of managing successful funding applications.
• Commitment to the charities cause.
• Problem solving and professional attitude.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Degree level education in social work, health and community development.
• Clean driving licence and access to a car.

This opportunity really gives you the chance to be fully immersed into not only an organisation and team environment but the wider community. There is the chance to really make a difference through your work and contributions to the wider charity.