Job Vacancy – Rural Community Development Worker
Are you interested in joining a non-profit organisation with a growing team of people that supports local communities? Cheshire Community Action is looking for someone with the motivation to help non-profit organisations develop and manage their community buildings and spaces. If this sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you.
Duration: 2 year project (with possibility of extension)
Location: Home based with offices available across Cheshire
Organisation: Cheshire Community Action
Salary: ££23,415 (FTE £29,269)
Hours: 30 hours per week, flexible over 4 days
This post is new to our organisation, and as such should be viewed as a developmental position. The role will cover two of our main areas of work, and to this end, full training and coaching from peers will assist in the progression of the role.
The role is to provide comprehensive information, support, and advice to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations managing community assets (Village Halls and Community Buildings) in Cheshire and Warrington including:
1. Promoting grant funding opportunities
2. Supporting groups with grant applications
3. Governance and legal structures
4. Legislative compliance
5. Best practices for day-to-day management of community assets
6. Income generation and financial sustainability
7. Energy saving and carbon footprint reduction
For an informal chat about the role, please call Mark Reading on 07788290248.
If you would like an application pack form, please email: chris.davenport@cheshireaction.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 19th April 2024
Interviews will take place 23rd & 24th April 2024