Development Manager

CAITHNESS CHEMICALS LIMITED; Thurso; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Caithness Chemicals Limited is seeking a Development Manager to lead and develop a range of community projects in Thurso. You will drive income generation, funding applications, and work closely with staff, volunteers, and partners to deliver lasting community benefits.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a deep understanding of rural and remote community challenges. You will collaborate with the Operations Lead and the Board of Trustees to meet strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development or leading a small business/charity team.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience of successful funding applications and fundraising.
• Understands budget management and financial oversight.
• Can build positive, collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing rural and remote communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead existing community projects and develop new initiatives from idea to completion.
• Generate income and prepare funding applications for new and existing projects.
• Support and manage staff and volunteers with the Operations Lead.
• Build relationships with community groups, funders and partners.
• Monitor and evaluate projects to deliver lasting benefits for the community.
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to deliver the Trust's strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fundraising

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Staff management

Volunteer management

Rural communities understanding

Job description

We're looking for a Development Manager to join our team and help lead and develop a range of exciting community projects across Thurso.

The Role Includes

• Leading existing community projects and developing new initiatives from idea to completion.
• Generating income and preparing funding applications for new and existing projects.
• Working with the Operations Lead in supporting and managing staff and volunteers.
• Building strong relationships with community groups, local stakeholders, funders and partners.
• Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure they deliver lasting benefits for our community.
• Working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver the Trust's strategic goals.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Has experience in community development or leading a small business/charity team.
• Has strong leadership and communication skills.
• Has experience of successful funding applications and fundraising.
• Understands budget management and financial oversight.
• Can build positive, collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing rural and remote communities.

(Experience in the third sector is highly desirable).

Application deadline: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Our Ref: CBIJV-280

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