Community Investment Assistant

Irwell Valley Homes; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit housing association is seeking a Community Investment Assistant to manage Foundation application processes and research community projects in Greater Manchester. Responsibilities include administration, evaluating applications, and advising on community groups. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and experience in the VCSE sector. This is a part-time role with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
• IT literate in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience in office administration, including minute taking and creating action point summaries.
• IT literate in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• A strong organiser with excellent planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of Foundation applications.
• Review Foundation applications against the criteria.
• Manage the administration of Irwell Valley Foundation panel meetings.
• Research new community groups and projects.
• Provide cover at our Oasis Community Resource Centre.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Bid administration

Office administration

IT literate in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Job details

• Hours: 21 hours over 4 days or as agreed – Agile working
• Closing date: 12th January 2026
• Interview date: 21st January 2026
• Interview location: Oasis Community Resource Centre, Tatton Rd, Denton, Manchester M34 7PH

Irwell Valley Homes is a not‑for‑profit housing association serving over 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We provide affordable homes and services, aiming to enable people to live well in their homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the administration of Foundation applications, from acknowledgement messages to evaluation forms.
• Working with the Community Investment Manager to review Foundation applications against the criteria, to decide on successful applications.
• Managing the administration of Irwell Valley Foundation panel meetings, including planning, agendas and minutes – working with the governance team and in line with relevant policies.
• Researching new community groups and projects who might benefit from the support of the Irwell Valley Foundation.
• Providing cover at our Oasis Community Resource Centre as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with great interpersonal skills.
• Bid administration and case management skills with knowledge of grant‑making principles and criteria‑based assessment.
• Experience within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
• Experience in office administration, including minute taking and creating action point summaries.
• IT literate in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• A strong organiser with excellent planning skills.

Our culture

Everyone’s welcome here. We are committed to increasing diversity and enabling everyone to be themselves at work. We trust and support people to do their best in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Customer Service

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations