Community Funds Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company is seeking a Community Funds Manager in Inverness to manage community funds and build relationships. The role requires strong planning and communication skills, along with a background in community development. Flexible working options are available, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience managing community funds.
• Ability to assess applications fairly.
• Confidence in presenting to groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and administer community funds.
• Support communities in strategic funding use.
• Act as an ambassador for SSE.

Skills

Strong planning skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work outside core hours

Education

Background in community development or the Third Sector

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base Location: Glasgow, Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen

Salary: circa £45,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in communities? Do you thrive on connecting with people and driving change? Join SSE as a Community Funds Manager and embark on a rewarding journey where you'll play a pivotal role in empowering local initiatives and projects. You will engage with diverse communities, allocate resources effectively, and witness the transformative power of our community investment programme.

You will

• Develop, manage and administer a portfolio of community funds across Argyll and Bute and the north of Scotland. Work with communities and community organisations to support them in ensuring that the funding delivers legacy for the area; building and maintaining strong relationships with communities, built on trust.
• Take a flexible approach to funding and support communities to think strategically about how the funding can be used.
• Assess applications to the fund on a fair and equal basis and present these assessments to local decision-making panels.
• Act as an ambassador for SSE, building strong relationships with local and regional stakeholders from community representatives to politicians, ensuring a positive impact to both the community and company is maximised.
• Work closely with and advise business units on community development and community funding matters such as policy and best practice.

You have

• Strong planning skills. You'll manage several community funds simultaneously, balancing workload with deadlines in the most efficient and effective manner.
• A background in community development or the Third Sector and an understanding of the challenges facing communities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting to both small and large groups of people, with experience dealing with a range of external stakeholders.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office to enable you to produce first-class reports and case studies.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours, particularly evenings, and significant travel mainly in Scotland but potentially across the UK and Ireland.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Acting to address the challenge of climate change sits at the core of SSE's strategy. Our Sustainability teams provide advice, support and education to lead change, embed best practice, and keep us on track with our goals.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Francesca Palmer at SSE to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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