Senior Capacity Building Development Officer (Community Empowerment & Development)

Bury VCFA; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Workforce Hub in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Capacity Building Development Officer (Community Empowerment & Development) to lead Bury VCFA's capacity building and development work, manage a small team, and oversee training and support for VCSE groups.

You will work closely with communities, partners and public services to ensure local voices shape services and decisions, while promoting volunteering, community action and organisational resilience to create lasting positive change.

Job description

Job Details: Senior Capacity Building Development Officer (Community Empowerment & Development)

We are looking for an experienced and values-driven professional to lead Bury VCFA's community capacity building and development work. This senior role will strengthen communities, organisations and volunteers across Bury by leading a small team, overseeing training and support for VCSE groups, and promoting volunteering, community action and organisational resilience. Working closely with communities, partners and public services, you will help ensure local voices shape services and decision-making, while leading initiatives that empower residents, build capacity and create lasting positive change.

Role Type/Cause: Advice and Information, Management

• 5% Pension Contribution
• 22 Days annual leave + 3 concessionary days + bank holidays

This position can not be job shared

This position is not suitable as a secondment opportunity