Third Sector Support Officer - Greenock, United Kingdom - CVS Inverclyde

CVS Inverclyde

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Greenock, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Third Sector Support Officer

Location:
Flexible/Hybrid from CVS Inverclyde's offices in Greenock.

Reports to:
Operations Manager or equivalent

Salary:
£26,782 + 5% pension contribution (pay award pending)

Role

Due to the internal secondment of a key member of our team, we are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to deliver CVS Inverclyde's (CVSI) Third Sector Interface (TSI) function.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and social enterprise.

The post holder will be responsible for leading advice and guidance to groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary.

They will also support the broader work of CVS Inverclyde in developing a strong Third Sector, including delivery of training, workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.

Core Responsibilities

Support organisations by providing guidance on best practice across the 4 core areas of governance, organisational development, volunteering and social enterprise.
Identifying and delivering training in the 4 core areas outlined.
Providing practical support and coaching for activities such as creating, modifying a constitution, or restructuring a charity.
Identifying patterns and common issues arising from contact with organisations within the sector that indicate individual and organisational development and capacity needs and developing a suitable response to address the need.
Coordinating and facilitating CVS Inverclyde Networks including Volunteer Managers

Network and to assist in the facilitation of other CVS Inverclyde Networks as required.

To promote and develop volunteering opportunities in Inverclyde, including Saltire

Awards and Volunteer Friendly Awards.

Participate in various forums at both local and national level, to share knowledge, maintain expertise, pioneer best practice, provide and benefit from peer support
Contribute to the effective running of CVS Inverclyde by undertaking general administrative and business support functions as necessary.

General Duties

To contribute to the efficient operations of CVS Inverclyde and delivery of our objectives and workplans.
To work collectively across the CVS Inverclyde Team and the wider TSI Network in a collaborative, respectful, fair and honest manner; always undertaking to represent the organisation in an appropriate manner and with the integrity expected by CVS

Inverclyde.

To maintain accurate and uptodate records using the MILO database and any other data systems used by CVS Inverclyde.
To prepare and assist with reports, media articles and any other monitoring requirements.
To attend internal and external meetings as required by CVS Inverclyde.

Person Specification

Person Specification Essential Desirable

Qualifications and Experience
Educated to degree level or equivalent

Experience of working within the Third Sector for more than two years

Experience of delivering training and/or one to one advice work

Experience of development within a small/medium organisation.

Experience of governance from the perspective of working or - volunteering within the Third Sector.
Experience of hosting and facilitating networks & meetings - both online and in-person.

Knowledge & Skills
Ability to interpret and communicate complex information in a - user-friendly manner when dealing with enquiries.
Knowledge of the third sector, ideally in Inverclyde or across

Glasgow City Region.

Knowledge of existing support, training and tools available to - the Third Sector in Inverclyde
Knowledge of charity law/regulation

Knowledge of infrastructure support for available at a national level.

An ability to communicate to a high standard both written and - verbal.

Personal Qualities
Self-starter, proactive and excellent organiser with the ability - to work to project management level.
Leadership skills and an understanding of which style of - leadership is appropriate for a given situation.
Negotiation, representation and influencing skills