Community Investment Assistant

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• Hours:
  
  21 hours over 4 days or as agreed – Agile working
• Closing date: 12th January 2026
• Interview date: 21st January 2026
• Interview location:
  Oasis Community Resource Centre, Tatton Rd, Denton, Manchester M34 7PH

Irwell Valley Homes is a not‑for‑profit housing association serving over 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We provide affordable homes and services, aiming to enable people to live well in their homes and communities.

• Managing the administration of Foundation applications, from acknowledgement messages to evaluation forms.
• Working with the Community Investment Manager to review Foundation applications against the criteria, to decide on successful applications.
• Managing the administration of Irwell Valley Foundation panel meetings, including planning, agendas and minutes – working with the governance team and in line with relevant policies.
• Researching new community groups and projects who might benefit from the support of the Irwell Valley Foundation.
• Providing cover at our Oasis Community Resource Centre as required.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with great interpersonal skills.
• Bid administration and case management skills with knowledge of grant‑making principles and criteria‑based assessment.
• Experience with in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
• Experience in office administration, including minute taking and creating action point summaries.
• IT literate in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• A strong organiser with excellent planning skills.

Everyone’s welcome here. We are committed to increasing diversity and enabling everyone to be themselves  trust and support people to do their best in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding.

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