VCSE Development Lead

Wessex Community Action; England; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health plan

Training and development opportunities

External training budget

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Wessex Community Action is seeking a passionate VCSE Development Lead to work with community groups across Wiltshire, helping them improve governance, capacity and funding readiness.

The role involves delivering training, facilitating networks and connecting organisations with partners to foster resilience and sustainability in local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with charities, voluntary organisations or community groups.
• Understanding organisational development, governance and community capacity building.
• Ability to support organisations to improve sustainability and funding readiness.
• Confident facilitating workshops, training sessions and group discussions.

Responsibilities

• Travel across Wiltshire to work directly with organisations at all stages of their journey.
• Develop and deliver training, facilitate networking opportunities and connect organisations with partners and funders.
• Provide practical advice, tailored support and encouragement to help local organisations thrive.

Skills

Charity sector experience

Governance

Funding readiness

Workshop facilitation

Relationship building

Community empowerment

Job description

Wiltshire Wide | 30 hours per week (4 days) | Fixed-term 3 year contract
Salary: £32,000 FTE (pro rata)

Help Wiltshire's community organisations grow, thrive and make a bigger difference

Community groups and charities are at the heart of stronger, healthier communities. They bring people together, tackle local challenges and create opportunities for those who need them most.

At Wessex Community Action, we're looking for a passionate and proactive VCSE Development Lead to work alongside voluntary organisations, charities and grassroots groups across Wiltshire, helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to flourish.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting others to succeed and making a tangible difference in communities.

What you'll be doing

As our VCSE Development Lead, you'll be out in communities across Wiltshire, working directly with organisations at every stage of their journey.

Whether it's helping a new community group put the right foundations in place, supporting a charity to strengthen its governance, or helping an organisation become funding-ready, you'll provide practical advice, tailored support and encouragement that enables local organisations to thrive.

You'll also develop and deliver training, facilitate networking opportunities and connect organisations with partners, funders and wider support networks.

Most importantly, you'll help community organisations become stronger, more sustainable and better equipped to meet local needs.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with charities, voluntary organisations or community groups
• Understands organisational development, governance and community capacity building
• Can support organisations to improve their sustainability and funding readiness
• Is confident facilitating workshops, training sessions and group discussions
• Builds trusted relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
• Is passionate about empowering communities and reducing inequalities
• Enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team

What we offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in local communities.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work alongside inspiring community organisations, volunteers and local leaders.
• A friendly, values-driven team committed to strengthening communities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year (subject to organisational arrangements).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health plan.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated external training budget.

If you're passionate about helping community organisations develop, grow and create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.