Senior Capacity Building Development Officer; Community Empowerment & Development

Recruitment Pack

Closing Date:
Sunday 6th December

Interview Date:
Tuesday 15th December

At Bury VCFA we’re proud to champion

the vital role the VCSE sector makes to

the people and communities of Bury.

Set up 5 years ago, Bury VCFA is here

to develop the capacity of VCSE sector

groups and organisations and connect

people into the wealth of volunteering

opportunities in the Borough.

We support the voice of the VCSE

sector through our networks and

strategic representation across a wealth

of themes, including health and social

care, children and young people,

community safety, skills and

employment and the environment.

We promote the sector, championing its

role strategically and acting as a catalyst

for the sector’s involvement in the design

and delivery of local services.

We are looking to add to our committed

team of staff to ensure we continue to

deliver quality services that meet the

changing needs of the VCSE sector in

Bury.

For more information about our services,

please visit

Our work aligns with the four key

functions of Local Infrastructure as

identified by NAVCA (National

Association for Voluntary and

Community Action) for which we’re proud

to have received accreditation in April

2023.

We provide volunteering and organisational development support

to the VCSE sector in Bury - helping to build its capacity to

enhance the quality of life for individuals and local communities.

We promote the sector, championing its’ role strategically and

acting as a catalyst for the sectors’ involvement in the design and

delivery of local services.

Our vision is simple. All our work is focused on

“Improving the lives of local people”How we work both as an organisation and as individual staff

members is captured in three key principles

We work together to create solutions

We are open to new ideas and ways of

working

We are a movement - connecting groups

and communities

We have Integrity

We bring together a range of knowledge and

expertise

We are a trusted safe pair of hands,

delivering a high quality service

We are Proud

We are proud to be part of Bury and the

communities we serve

We are passionate about our communities,

the sector and the people of Bury

benefits to ensure

you feel supported

and connected

35 hour full time

for continuous service

IT resources to keep

pension

contribution

Salary £31,487 per annum

Hours of Work Full Time (35hrs per week)

Contract Fixed Term – 4 years (subject to funding)

Benefits 5% Pension Contribution
22 Days annual leave + 3 concessionary days + bank holidays

Location Hybrid (Home / Office / Community)

Responsible to Deputy Chief Officer

Responsible for Volunteer Development Officer,Age Friendly Development Worker

Special Conditions Occasional evening or weekend work

Area of Work Bury with occasional travel across Greater Manchester

We are looking for an experienced, values-driven development professional to

lead Bury VCFA's community capacity building and development work. This senior

role will strengthen communities, organisations and volunteers across Bury by

supporting participation, learning and community-led action, while ensuring local

voices and lived experience help shape services, systems and decision-making.

You will lead a small team within the Capacity Building service, contributing directly

to the delivery of Bury VCFA's core infrastructure and development offer. This

includes overseeing a high-quality training and development programme; providing

support, information, advice and guidance to VCSE organisations and emerging

groups; and leading activity that strengthens…