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Development Officer

Employer
One Walsall
Location
Walsall, West Midlands
Salary
£26,000 per annum (pro rata) - plus 3% pension contribution when matched by employee
Closing date
28 Jun 2021
Reference
OWDO

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Sector
Charities / Voluntary
Job Type
Community
Contract Type
Part time permanent
Working Pattern
Part Time
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

One Walsall provides infrastructure and support for the borough’s voluntary and community sector organisations. We are an independent charity providing support to help local voluntary and community organisations develop and sustain their activities and engage residents in voluntary action. We are a small, energetic team committed to our aim of supporting a strong voluntary and community sector and inspiring local social action.

The Small Groups Development Officer is responsible for providing information, advice and training to existing and emerging small voluntary and community groups (typically with an income of under £100,000 per year). Upskilling management committees, trustees, volunteers and paid staff so they can become more sustainable and effective in delivering their activities. Building links and providing opportunities for networking and shared learning between organisations and groups. Supporting them to identify and access grant funding and other resources to aid their sustainability.

The role will include the role out of the One Walsall Development Tool (OWDT). The OWDT is a bespoke tool for measuring VCS organisations against 8 sets of metrics designed around identified best practice. It will also include delivery of the associated training package that has been designed to complement the OWDT (no formal training qualification required)

Key attributes we are seeking from candidates include:

  • Experience of working with grassroots community sector organisations and knowledge of their structures and working arrangements.
  • Experience of delivering effective training and advice on a one-to-one and group basis.
  • Open, friendly approach and ability to build strong, supportive relationships.
  • Experience of securing funding for community activities

Ability to adopt a blended approach to work which includes office, home and place-based working.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dave Benge, Development Manager on 01922 619 840.

Interviews will be held on 7th July in person.

Company

One Walsall is the voice of the voluntary sector in Walsall. We support local not-for-profit organisations such as community groups, charities and social enterprises.

Our aim is to support a strong and vibrant voluntary and community sector in Walsall, and to encourage and grow local social action. We provide information and support, networking opportunities, funding advice and access to volunteering.

We meet our aims by offering services to support new and existing voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises to;

·         develop, grow and sustain their activities for the future

·         connect and collaborate with partners

·         promote their impact and influence local decisions

·         increase volunteering and other forms of community action

 

We adopted a simple mission statement to capture this ambition:

inspiring and supporting social action

 

Our values

·         Integrity - Decisions at every level are made with openness, transparency and the best interests of Walsall’s voluntary sector at their centre.

·         Equality - Our service users and employees receive fair and equal treatment, specific to their needs, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age, and our services are relevant and responsive to the changing and diverse needs of our local population.

·         Passion - We are enthusiastic and dedicated to doing what we do. We are committed to delivering high quality services and maintain pride in everything we undertake.

·         Creativity - we take an innovative and imaginative approach to problem solving and the way we deliver our services.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01922 619840
Location
Jerome Chambers
16-16a Bridge Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1HP
GB

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