At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Black and Racially Minoritised VCSE organisations through fundraising and capacity building.
- Company: Join a passionate team committed to racial justice and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a supportive team focused on meaningful change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Experience in programme management and a commitment to racial justice principles.
A meaningful opportunity for a Programme Manager / Community Development Manager with a clear commitment to racial justice principles and experience working with the VCSE sector and Black and Racially Minoritised communities.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Development Manager, Charity Programme Manager, VCSE Development Manager, Organisational Development Manager, Capacity Building Manager, Fundraising Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Partnerships Manager, Grants Manager.
The official job title within the organisation is Development Manager.
SALARY: £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid working between office and home, with desk space at the Bristol office (BS2), and travel across South West for organisational needs
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
With racial justice and community impact at its heart, this role is ideal for a Programme Manager / Community Development Manager who can help Black and Racially Minoritised VCSE organisations strengthen capacity, sustainability and influence. The Programme Manager / Community Development Manager will deliver practical support across organisational development, fundraising, governance, strategy, stakeholder engagement and peer learning. The Programme Manager / Community Development Manager will also support colleagues across the region, contribute to funding applications and use CRM and reporting systems to capture progress, impact and learning.
DUTIES
- Programme Delivery: Deliver fundraising and capacity building support to Black and Racially Minoritised VCSE organisations across the South West
- Team Support: Support Community Organisers, a Fundraising Lead and Development Workers operating in different parts of the region
- Organisational Development: Work with charities, CIOs, CICs and unincorporated groups to assess needs and develop plans around strategy, theory of change, governance, growth and sustainability
- Community Convening: Host networking events, peer learning circles and knowledge-sharing opportunities with community organisations and partners
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build links with local authorities, NHS, Public Health, the Police and other stakeholders to help ensure services reflect the needs of local Black and Racially Minoritised communities
- Fundraising Support: Draft fundraising applications and engage with funders to help unlock resources that achieve better outcomes with and for Black and Racially Minoritised communities
- Learning and Resources: Ensure advice, templates, tools and learning opportunities are available to strengthen funding, impact and sustainability
- Reporting and Insight: Capture organisational information, development activity, impact and learning using CRM and engagement reporting systems
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- ESSENTIAL
- Understanding of and commitment to racial justice principles, with alignment to the organisations values and mission
- Proven experience of programme management
- Experience of organisational development in the VCSE sector
- Experience working with Black and Racially Minoritised communities, or otherwise marginalised communities, using trauma-informed practice
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse communities, negotiate and share information clearly
- Strong organisational and strategic planning skills, with experience coordinating events, campaigns or community programmes
- Excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills
- Experience delivering capacity building and/or support programmes
- Knowledge of legal structures, organisational planning and budgets
- Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and thrive in a small, agile team
- Strong computer skills including CRM systems, Microsoft Teams and Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of the South West context and the specific challenges facing racially minoritised communities in the region
- Experience working within the voluntary and community sector
- Experience designing training programmes or community resources
BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension with 3% employer contribution
- Hybrid working between office and home, with desk space at the organisations Bristol office, with travel across South West for organisational needs
- Professional development and training support, including connections to the organisations work
- Pastoral support through workplace wellbeing practitioner
- A committed, collegial team doing work that genuinely matters, in an organisation building something new
Programme Manager / Community Development Manager employer: AWD Recruitment Limited
As an Assistant Director of Regulatory Services, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that values your expertise and fosters professional growth. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our generous benefits package, including flexible working options and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact on local communities while enjoying a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
