Community Connection and Group Development Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Job

To support BCVS group and network development and increase the number of VCSE groups primarily across the Bolsover district whilst collaborating with Bassetlaw colleagues to develop and use joint systems. This post has a particular focus on Social Connectedness/tackling loneliness, codesign, and supporting articulation and amplification of voice within place based and district partnership fora and meetings.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the VCSE sector and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a demanding and challenging post, which will require commitment, flexibility, energy and experience of community based activities. You will seek to grow, expand and enhance current activity and the number and quality of VCSE groups. You will work with others in line with contract targets, producing reports to funders and governance which identify successes and areas for improvement. You will be someone who is well organised and capable of operating independently and as part of wider teams in a positive can do manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with Voluntary and Community sector organisations to proactively identify needs and barriers to growth and sustainability providing support to address those needs.

2. Support and, where appropriate, lead project work within BCVS, local and county partnerships in support of the above aims

3. Effective regular liaison/communication with statutory partners, providing a two-way link with the voluntary and community sector

4. Explore and promote funding opportunities for VCSE groups from national, regional and local sources

5. Support relevant partners to identify gaps in service and, where appropriate, setup new groups and help existing groups establish services that meet an identified need

6. Contribute to relevant content creation for the e-bulletins for Bolsover and

Bassetlaw. These provide information which includes upcoming events, relevant sector information and funding and commissioning opportunities

7. Support and facilitate a minimum of four VCSE Voice network meetings per year to ensure good practice development in the wider community and voluntary sector.

8. Maintain up to date knowledge and engage with other Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) infrastructure organisations in the County, ensuring BCVS develops in line with national good practice standards

9. Maintain and develop effective data collection on group development activity and provide BCVS Trustees and funders with summary reports on progress and evaluation of activity.

10. Fully utilise the BCVS CRM and project specific monitoring forms, collate and analyse group support data to inform quality improvement plans

11. Visibly embed sustainability, inclusion, diversity and equity in BCVS group development work.

12. Production of reports for the board of Trustees and other bodies as required

13. At least monthly review and updates on volunteering policy, vacancies, training and good practice to BCVS website and newsletters

14. Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive personal and organisation information, in line with Data Protection legislation and BCVS policies.

15. Demonstration of aflexible and positive attitude and behaviours to support BCVS and teams to achieve BCVS goals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 4 qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards one
• Professional knowledge, expertise and significant experience in the Voluntary and Community Sector.
• Knowledge of charity governance, regulations and VCSE related legislation including safeguarding
• Knowledge and experience of using data bases for analysis and reporting
• Experience and knowledge of quality assurance in relation to group development

Employer details

Employer name

Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS)

Address

36a Market Place

Bolsover

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S44 6PN

Employer's website

https://www.bcvs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)