Are you an enthusiastic and determined individual who enjoys supporting and working with others? Are you interested in taking the lead in the development and delivery of key community projects across Action Hampshire?
We are recruiting for a Community Project Specialist!
Salary: £28,000-£32,500 FTE (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Hours: 21-35 hours per week
Location: Primarily home working with frequent travel around Hampshire
Contract: 1-year fixed term, with the possibility of extension
Reporting to/coached by: Chief Executive/SLT member
Closing date: Monday, 26 August, 9am
Interview date: Thursday, 29 August (please make sure you’re available for interview on this day)
We are looking for someone who will bring flexibility and determination to the role as well as the ability build strategic, collaborative relationships and partnerships with a wide range of appropriate stakeholders. Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively, you will be committed to delivering results in order to solidify Action Hampshire’s reputation as a trusted and impactful deliverer of funded projects and services. You will be committed to Action Hampshire’s values and have an understanding of and an empathy with the culture and values of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Our community project specialists play a central role in the development and implementation of projects and partnerships at Action Hampshire. You will join our other specialists in contributing to the development of new project proposals, acting as project sponsor and leading on the delivery of allocated community projects at Action Hampshire, and work with our key stakeholders and partners in your area of specialism. We would particularly welcome candidates with experience or an interest in volunteer recruitment and co-ordination, to establish and grow our internal volunteer programme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work collaboratively as part of several project delivery teams to enable the successful design and delivery of projects
- Develop opportunities for volunteers and ambassadors to support projects
- Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors
- Represent and advocate for the charity and the VCSE sector, at partnership or public meetings and events
- Provide coaching and line management support to project staff and volunteers
- Develop and secure funding for new and ongoing projects
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and build relationships with our members and users
See the job description for a full list of tasks at the bottom of this page.
For almost 75 years, Action Hampshire has supported and continues to support VCSE organisations. We do this by providing information, peer networking opportunities and support with amplification, VCSE sector insight and a platform to have a voice. We carry out research that helps increase understanding about the VCSE sector and host forums and networks which connect and support organisations.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, ambitious and friendly team. Our new 3-year strategy sets out clear goals and actions which we’ll achieve together. We are embedding a culture of learning, experimentation and development. Our team is caring, collaborative and driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. We are a Living Wage employer and Disability Confident.
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Job description and application process
- Follow this link for the job advert
- Follow this link for the job description and person specification
- To apply please follow this link to complete our application form which includes space to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, you should outline experience in relation to the person specification
- Please also follow this link to complete our equal opportunities monitoring form
For an informal conversation about this role, please email Nicky Judd, nicky.judd@actionhampshire.org
If you have any questions about the application process, or need to submit in a different format for accessibility reasons, please contact Rosie Duffy at info@actionhampshire.org
