Are you looking for a role to harness your background in partnership working, identifying and developing funding opportunities and working with others to help them reach their potential?

CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.

We are looking for a development manager with a range of skills and experiences to support other mining charities develop a sustainable future. You will have a background in partnership working and developing funding opportunities, as well as a good understanding of charity governance.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in community and / or business development with a good knowledge of the charity sector.

As Development Manager, you will:

• Support mining charities to develop business plans and budgeting and help them to identify funding opportunities and develop funding proposals.
• Provide secretariat services to mining related regional grant making charities.
• Contribute to the development of and promote the organisations support offer for other mining charities, seeking new methods of supporting local trustees.
• Support the recruitment and training of local trustees and officers, encouraging good governance.
• Develop local partnership working with other voluntary sector organisations, tiers of local government and local communities.
• Ensure the organisation interests and responsibilities in partner charities are retained and fulfilled.
• Represent the organisation with external parties, including, welfare charities, councils and local authorities as required.

The essential qualities, skills and experience you will need to apply for this role:

• Experience of community development and / or business development and an understanding of business planning and budgets.
• Experience of identifying and applying for funding on a national, regional, or local level.
• Proven experience of working in the charity sector with a good understanding of governance requirements and the challenges facing the sector.
• Proven experience in building confidence and a positive reputation with stakeholders.
• Ability to be self-motivated, with good personal organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve problems in a logical, proactive, practical and positive manner.
• Ability to take initiative with a practical, ‘hands on’ approach to work.
• A valid driving licence and own transport with the flexibility for some travel.

How to apply
Please send your CV along with a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements for the role and send to HR@ciswo.org.uk.