Who we are:
Wessex Community Action is an independent charity, providing infrastructure support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector across the Wessex region. Based in Salisbury, we act as advocates for the voluntary sector by connecting, representing and advising voluntary and community organisations. Our aim is to empower organisations and volunteers to deliver positive impact to the communities they serve.
JOB TITLE: Community Development Advisor
LOCATION: Salisbury, Wiltshire (Hyrbrid)
HOURS: 21 per week (across 3 days)
SALARY: £31,000 FTE, pro rata
Job purpose:
To provide practical support to voluntary and community groups, to help them develop their organisations to run as effectively and sustainably as possible.
The key activities include:
- To provide advice, guidance and support to new and established charities, community groups and social enterprises on:
-Business planning
-Governance
-Organisational development
-Project development
-Funding
- To deliver capacity building support and training which is responsive to presenting needs.
- Inputting and management of records using CRM software to meet reporting requirements of this Lottery funded role.
- To have oversight of national bodies of support for the sector to inform practice.
Strategic Development
- To build an understanding of community development activity within Wiltshire.
- To develop and deliver community development advice/support based upon asset-based community development principles.
- Work with other community asset-based organisations to identify opportunities for best practice and collaborative working around building resilient, sustainable thriving communities and services.
Contribute to WCA work overall
- To contribute to WCA in the pursuit of its mission, vision and values through staff meetings and collaborative work with colleagues.
- To make regular reports through line management to the WCA Board of Trustees and other interested parties as required.
- To work to all WCA policies and procedures and uphold its values and principles
- To actively involve, work with and undertake supervision of any apprentices/volunteers related to this role
- To promote the work of Wessex Community Action at events
- To undertake any other duties relating to the post.
This role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Please show your interest by sending your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected], with the subject 'COMMUNITY DEVEOPMENT ADVISOR APPLICATION'
Wessex Community Action are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures including safeguarding questions & scenarios within an interview, requesting appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks (where relevant), robust reference processes and a relevant probation period.