Capacity Building Development Officer

This post is part of our capacity building team which delivers the key work of Bury VCFA. The team aims to build the capacity, capability, and sustainability of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) in Bury. Ultimately ensuring a vibrant VCSE sector in Bury and improving the quality of life for local people.

The role is borough-wide and will see you undertaking direct work with VCSE groups and organisations within Bury. This may be providing individual information, advice and guidance, delivering a training course, supporting our VCSE networks/forums or representing the sector at a meeting or event.

We’re looking for someone:

• With the ability to communicate with a wide and diverse range of people in a culturally sensitive way.
• Who can support and understand a wide range of groups from mutual aid and small community groups to larger charities and social enterprises.
• Who can build strong and trusting relationships with VCSE organisations and can be a representative of Bury VCFA in the community.
• Who has a problem-solving approach – with patience, listening skills and the ability to provide a professional challenge if needed.
• Who has the passion and skill to work as part of a team to support the VCSE sector and genuinely improve the quality of life for people living in Bury.

To apply, please follow the apply link