We’re on a mission to help change lives and build healthy, resilient communities in Somerset.
We do this by supporting and championing voluntary and community organisations and providing a range of services, training and advice. We also believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and so we work with local partners to provide volunteering opportunities for all.
Pivotal to our success in this mission is our talented team of Development Managers, who work proactively to support local organisations and residents, driving quality across the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector and influencing local developments, creating opportunities for it to grow and thrive.
Working across the county, you will bring a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience to the role - with the core principles of community development at the heart of everything you do. We are seeking someone with strategic and operational volunteering experience and the ability to lead on the development of new volunteering initiatives, which may include supported volunteering, skill share and youth social action.
In return, we offer flexible, remote working options, a free employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part time) and up to 7.5 hours of volunteering leave each year.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, although part time hours will be considered for the right candidate. The annual salary is £32-34k depending on experience.
For further information about the role and who we are looking for, please download the Job Description.
To apply, please submit your CV and an expression of interest outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@sparksomerset.org.uk.
For an informal chat about the position, please contact Penny Schofield, Development Manager, on penny.schofield@sparksomerset.org.uk or 07940 999855. No agencies please.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 22 May. Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 29 May.