VCS Coordinator and Relationship Manager

Can you build effective, lasting relationships with organisations within our communities?, We are looking for a relationship manager to support and work with North East Lincolnshire’s vibrant and impactful VCS (Voluntary and Community Sector) as it continues to thrive.

Acting as a conduit between the council and voluntary and community organisations you will play a pivotal role in place based initiatives and developments that support the council plan and community sector led opportunities.

You will act as a lead coordinator for engagement, with development and maintenance of trusted relationships within the VCS organisations in NEL.

Do you have a passion for working with stakeholders across all sectors and driving service delivery?, You will need to have excellent communication skills, leading and co-ordinating a range of stakeholders to ensure effective engagement across NEL.

Working closely with our infrastructure support provider you will promote funding opportunities, support community ownership and asset transfers as well as contributing to effective service led commissioning of voluntary and community sector providers.

• Car scheme

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Free parking, Start date: In line with our ‘Day One: NEL Induction Process’, we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by March 2025

(However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed)

As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.

You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.

This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

Do you need support?

If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.

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