VCSE Development Coach

Nova Wakefield District; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended home and office working

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Rewards Programme

5% salary contribution to a pension

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Nova Wakefield District, Wakefield-based charity, seeks a VCSE Development Coach to help local voluntary, community and social enterprise groups build confidence and strengthen their organisations.

You will provide one-to-one guidance, help start-ups, offer funding information and bid-writing support, design and deliver training, and connect groups with networks and resources to maximise impact.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting groups and organisations to achieve their goals.
• Understanding of the value of VCSE organisations.
• Experience of working directly with people, building positive relationships and trust.
• Knowledge of organisational structures, finances, and income generation.
• Excellent communication and digital skills.
• Willingness to develop specialist VCSE sector knowledge.

Responsibilities

• The Coach will help VCSE organisations build confidence, strengthen their organisations and achieve their goals.
• Provide one-to-one guidance to support groups and individuals.
• Assist in starting up new organisations and applying for funding assistance with bid writing.
• Design and deliver training programs for VCSE groups.
• Connect organisations with the right resources and networks to maximise impact.

Skills

VCSE experience

Stakeholder relations

Interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Job description

It’s an exciting time at Nova with new innovative projects that will support local good causes. We are a small Wakefield-based charity with a big impact for community groups, charities and social enterprises across the district. We do this through networks, funding, advocacy and specialist advice – that’s where you could come in.

We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team following a recent review of priorities and role. Someone that is passionate about working with the diverse range of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations who create positive change in local communities. Support from our team helps 6 in 10 members to grow and develop, so it’s a fantastic way to use your skills to make a lasting impact.

What does this role involve?

The Coach will help VCSE organisations build confidence, strengthen their organisations and achieve their goals. They’ll do this by:

• Providing one-to-one guidance
• Supporting the start-up of new organisations
• Providing funding information and support with bid writing
• Designing and delivering training
• Connecting organisations with the right resources and networks

What are we looking for in our VCSE Development Coach?

• Experience of supporting groups and organisations to achieve their goals
• Understanding of the value of VCSE organisations
• Experience of working directly with people, building positive relationships and trust
• Awareness of organisational structures, finances, and income generation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and digital skills
• A willingness to develop specialist VCSE sector knowledge

Take a look at the Person Specification on our website for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.

What do we offer?

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year (plus bank holidays), and some great benefits including:

• Blended home and office working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Rewards Programme
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Annual pay reviews

We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways. More information can be found on our website and in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement.

Interview dates: Thursday 24 and Tuesday 29 September