Vacancies with Bury VCFA
Capacity Building Coordinator
The deadline for applications is 12pm Sunday 7th January 2024
We’re looking for an individual with the ability to motivate and foster good working relationships within a team and ensure that the standards of our NAVCA Local Infrastructure Quality Award are maintained across our capacity-building offer.
You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-organised, with good leadership skills. You will be able to build and maintain positive relationships internally and with external partners and be able to manage the flow of work within the team. You’ll have excellent knowledge of the VCSE sector, the challenges the sector faces, a sound understanding of VCSE sector governance, funding and income opportunities and good practice in volunteer management.
Volunteer Development Officer
The deadline for applications is 12pm, Sunday 7th January 2024
Working as part of our capacity team this role is borough-wide and involves leading our work on the Bury Volunteer Strategy as well as actively championing all aspects of volunteering in the borough.
Aspects of the role include supporting local people in finding relevant, safe and supportive volunteering opportunities. Supporting organisations with their volunteer development and capacity building through good practice support, networking and training. As well as identifying new activities and opportunities to support volunteering in the borough. Areas of interest for development within the Bury strategy include employer-supported volunteering, youth leadership and the role volunteers can play in public sector organisations including health and social care.
Age Friendly Development Worker
The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025.
Interview Date is Monday 10th March 2025
We seek a self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for improving the lives of older people in Bury. The ideal candidate will:
- Communicate effectively with a diverse range of people in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Approach problems with patience, strong listening skills, and the ability to provide professional challenges when necessary.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with VCSE organizations and represent Bury VCFA in the community.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to support the VCSE sector and enhance the quality of life for Bury residents.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in Bury, we would love to hear from you.
Grants Worker
The deadline for applications is Midnight, Sunday 30th March, 2025.
Interview Date is Friday 4th April 2025.
We’re looking for someone who is well organised with excellent attention to detail. You will be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from small community groups to large charities and social enterprises. You will be a strong team player who can also work well on an individual basis. The post-holder will work closely with the Capacity Building and Admin and Finance Teams. Full training will be provided to familiarise you with Bury VCFA systems.
This exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bury VCFA to support our grants and financial administrative services. The post-holder will provide administrative support for: All aspects of the Bury VCFA grants process – including promotion of grants, eligibility, checking of applications, preparation and support for grant panels, awarding of grants, monitoring progress and preparing reports.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in Bury, we would love to hear from you.
Capacity Building Development Officer
The deadline for applications is 5pm Sunday 14th April 2024
This post is part of our capacity building team which delivers the key work of Bury VCFA. The team aims to build the capacity, capability, and sustainability of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) in Bury. Ultimately ensuring a vibrant VCSE sector in Bury and improving the quality of life for local people.
The role is borough-wide and will see you undertaking direct work with VCSE groups and organisations within Bury. This may be providing individual information, advice and guidance, delivering a training course, supporting our VCSE networks/forums or representing the sector at a meeting or event.
We’re looking for someone:
- With the ability to communicate with a wide and diverse range of people in a culturally sensitive way.
- Who can support and understand a wide range of groups from mutual aid and small community groups to larger charities and social enterprises.
- Who can build strong and trusting relationships with VCSE organisations and can be a representative of Bury VCFA in the community.
- Who has a problem-solving approach – with patience, listening skills and the ability to provide a professional challenge if needed.
- Who has the passion and skill to work as part of a team to support the VCSE sector and genuinely improve the quality of life for people living in Bury.
Vacancies with Other Organisations
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