VCSE Sector Coordinator

VCSE Sector Coordinator - Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise | Wolverhampton | 37 hours a week | £35,000

The role involves coordinating various support activities within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, such as establishing groups and organisations, aiding in funding proposals and writing funding bids, organising training programs, and maintaining communication through forums like the VCSE Alliance.

You will be responsible for managing staff as directed by the CEO, disseminating the latest policy and sector developments, and integrating new information and opportunities within the VCSE sector.

You will play a crucial role in facilitating collaboration across sectors, including with the Local Authority, NHS, and University, and ensuring the delivery of contractual outcomes and data reporting.

Are you the right person for the job?

• At least 2 years experience in a staff supervisory role within a “not-for-profit” or similar organisation
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) and its contribution to people’s lives
• A strong track record of supporting the VCSE with funding applications
• Extensive experience in setting up groups, charities and social enterprises
• Extensive experience of working in, or in partnership with, the voluntary, community and statutory sectors
• A good understanding and experience in managing projects to improve outcomes
• A high level of verbal, written and communication skills that make information accessible and relevant to a wide range of different audiences
• Experience in staff management and supervision
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Experience in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines under pressure
• Experience in managing budgets
• A good understanding of national and local policy developments as they affect the VCSE
• Computer literate, specifically in the use of databases and Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for this role

Your role will include but not be limited to

• Lead and coordinate all VCSE sector support activities and programmes
• Support the VCSE sector with funding applications and consortium bids
• Co-ordinate WVCA’s training programme for the VCSE sector ensuring regular training opportunities for Wolverhampton organisations either delivered by WVCA VCSE staff or in collaboration with external trainers
• Support collaborative working within the VCSE through organising and facilitating workshops and other events on key emerging themes and opportunities
• Facilitate funding events to ensure that opportunities to secure funding are maximised for organisations within the VCSE sector
• Work collaboratively with other sub-regional/regional infrastructure organisations particularly Black Country wide organisations including Councils for Voluntary Service (CVSs)
• Keep abreast of emerging themes and opportunities for the VCSE in the City and beyond
• Support new and emerging small groups, charities and social enterprises
• Keep appropriate database and monitoring records of work undertaken with organisations in line with WVCA procedures
• Undertake research, outcomes monitoring and evaluation as required
• Manage relevant budgets
• Undertake regular supervision with your Line Manager
• Undertake regular supervision with VCSE staff as designated by the CEO
• Other duties commensurate with the post

What can you expect in return?

• You will be entitled to 29 annual days’ leave and 8 bank Holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

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Our client values equality and diversity in its workforce and is committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse communities of the city. They want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups because they strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

They are a Disability Confident- Committed employer and guarantee an interview to all disabled candidates meeting the essential criteria for the post.

Our client is committed to safeguarding children, and adults with care and support needs and has in place fully implemented and regularly reviewed policies and procedures for Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults with Care and Support Needs.

This includes carrying out the relevant level of DBS check for this role (see job description for full details). They do not discriminate unfairly against any individual based on a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.