Help lead and develop our support and capacity-building offer for VCFSEs in Somerset.
We’re looking for an experienced, passionate, strategic and creative Head of Development to join us as part of a job share and lead our support and capacity-building offer.
You will have strategic oversight of our support offer to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Somerset, leading on the provision of targeted support and infrastructure services. You will also lead the Development Team, develop a programme of forums and events across the county that support the training and networking needs of the sector, and work with colleagues to build our partnerships with local agencies.
You will bring significant leadership experience working with or supporting the development of voluntary sector organisations, groups or networks. You will have demonstrable experience of partnership working – including with the Public Sector – and knowledge of the principles of asset-based community development and empowerment.
In return, we offer flexible, hybrid working options, a free Employee Assistance Programme, up to 7.5 hours of volunteering leave per year, and an extra day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday.
This is a full-time, job share role, though part-time and flexible hours will be considered for the right candidate. The salary is £40,000-£43,000 per annum.
For further information about the position and who we’re looking for, please download our job description. To find out more about what it’s like to work with Spark Somerset, check out our Recruitment Pack.
To apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@sparksomerset.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 24 April. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6 May.
