Development Manager (Charity Sector)

Development Manager (Charity sector)

Do you thrive working within the charity sector where your proactive approach, drive and creative thinking makes a real difference to service delivery and organisation development? If so, read on to discover a newly created role where you can utilise your experience and make your mark.

Flintshire Disability Forum is a local user-led charity established in 1999, to empower and support adults living with physical and/or sensory impairment throughout the county of Flintshire and North East Wales, helping to enable them to live an equal, independent and inclusive life as far as is possible. Services currently include the provision of a disability information and advice line, social group meetings, and a low-cost wheelchair loan service.

An excellent opportunity is available for a highly motivated and inspirational Development Manager with first-rate communication skills, to raise the profile of the charity and build strong working links with other organisations operating in the similar fields, along with local authorities and health care providers.

Governance of the Charity is provided by the Board of Trustees who will work closely with the Development Manager to ensure the organisation meets its strategic goals.

Responsibilities and duties of the Development Manager will include although not be limited to;

* Delivery of high quality services and support in liaison with end users, families, carers and other key stakeholders

* Reviewing and developing services

* Networking and nurturing business relationships

* Identifying and building new partnerships with external organisations

* Contract management including tendering to secure funding

* Human resources including recruitment, training, support and guidance

* Budget management, and reporting

* Managing the overall operations of the organisation within the requirements of the law

To be considered for this Development Manager role you will have:

* Proven experience in a development role gained within a charitable/non-for-profit organisation

* Drive, enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a can-do attitude

* Ability to review and develop new services, creating strategic and operational plans

* Proven leadership experience in managing a team with the ability to set achievable targets

* Proactive approach with excellent organisation, communication and networking skills

* Ability to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget

* Inquisitive mind set with ability to carry out thorough external research

* Working knowledge of tendering processes

* Ability to provide accurate and informative reports

* Computer literacy including email, word processing and Excel spreadsheets

* Full driving licence and own transport to attend events

Duration: 12 month funded post with potential extension if funding secured

Salary: £30,000pro-rata

Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: Mold, Flintshire

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, although due to the nature of the role flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the organisation.

This Development Manager vacancy is advertised by JobVacancyPortal co uk Ltd on behalf of the employer Flintshire Disability Forum. At JobVacancyPortal co uk we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker, and by applying for this role you give express consent for us to directly submit your application to our above named client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Flintshire Disability Forum, and should they wish to progress your application further, they will be in contact with you.

Our client has requested: No Recruitment Agencies

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