Community And Organisational Development Lead

VANL; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Motherwell is looking for a Community and Organisational Development Lead. The role involves facilitating local level community engagement, supporting development of sector activities, and providing training to community organizations. Ideal candidates should have a degree and experience relevant to the role, alongside strong communication skills. This position offers a blended working model between home, office, and community venues.

Qualifications

• Specialist training/qualification and/or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
• Demonstrable commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of the organization.
• An understanding of the community and voluntary sector.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective community, and voluntary sector engagement at local level.
• Support the NL-wide development of community and voluntary sector activities.
• Provide guidance and training to community and voluntary sector organizations.
• Support community and voluntary sector organizations on volunteering issues.
• Encourage and enable partnerships and growth among CVS organizations.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

VANL have an exciting opportunity for a Community and Organisational Development Lead to join our team based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, combining blended working between home, VANL office and community venues in North Lankarkshire.

Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire is the respected and valued support organisation for the community and voluntary sector in North Lanarkshire and this post is a key role which supports our ability to deliver all our work.

Community and Voluntary Sector Strategies

• Community and Voluntary Sector Strategy
• Children, Young People and Families Strategy Volunteering Strategy
• Community Solutions Strategy
• VANL's Strategic Plan

What you'll be doing as our Community and Organisational Development Lead

• Work with VANL and external colleagues in NLC, NHSL and community and voluntary sector to facilitate effective community and voluntary sector engagement at local level with individual organisations, local anchor organisations, Community Solutions consortia and other relevant locality groups. (Locality to be agreed with line manager).
• Work with VANL and external colleagues to support NL-wide development and co-ordination of community and voluntary sector activity on one or more specified themes including associated partnership working. (As agreed with line manager)
• Work with VANL and external colleagues to provide effective guidance, training and support to community and voluntary Sector organisations (including social enterprises) one or more specialist topics (e.g. governance, funding, ICT, evaluation). (As agreed with line manager.)
• Work with VANL and external colleagues to provide support to community and voluntary Sector organisations within assigned locality on volunteering issues.
• Engage with and support CVS organisations in North Lanarkshire, both individually and collectively in a manner the encourages and enables partnerships, collaboration and growth

What are we looking for in our Community and Organisational Development Lead

• Degree in relevant discipline
• Specialist training/qualification and/or equivalent experience relevant to the role
• Demonstrable commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of VANL
• An understanding of the community and voluntary sector
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills

So, why not join us as our Community and Organisational Development Lead, click “apply” below - we want to hear from you