Service and Business Development Manager | Wolverhampton | 37 hours a week | £39,964-£43,964

You will support the Chief Executive to ensure that our client successfully meets the needs of all stakeholders; to manage Project Leads, Infrastructure Support and Core Staff to deliver contracts and agreements; to lead on service and business planning and development; to ensure the effective and efficient operational management of WVCA; to develop a business plan and fundraising strategy for WVCA to bring in funding and to manage its implementation.

You will be a credible and experienced manager, and you will be able to demonstrate a strategic understanding of the VCSEF sector with experience in managing staff and delivering outcome-focused projects.

Are you the right person for the job?

Educated to degree level, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of experience. A minimum of 2 years experience working in the Voluntary, Community Social Enterprise and Faith Sector (VCSEF) at a senior management level or equivalent Experience in the development of policies and procedures Strategic/business planning and line management experience Marketing and promotion experience Experience working with public sector funding/commissioning agencies Project planning and management Experience of working within diverse communities with a good understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Entrepreneurial ability and experience and knowledge of successfully applying to funding bodies Your role will include but not be limited to

Work closely with the Chief Executive to identify and agree strategy and direction Provide strong operational management of WVCA project leads, infrastructure and core staff Provide leadership, direction and management to secure planned additional financial resources through a funding strategy and enterprise opportunities for WVCA and the wider VCSEF sector Develop and implement a marketing strategy and plan to promote the growth and development of the organisation Work closely with external partners and commissioning/funding agencies as appropriate to ensure that the organisation delivers the support and services that are required and/or contracted Review and oversee performance management processes to meet the needs of all stakeholders Ensure with the Project Leads that the organisation establishes and maintains good practice in service provision with the VCSEF sector Produce a Business Plan for the organisation outlining objectives, targets and priorities for the future, including a financial and funding strategy Review, monitor and have oversight of progress and achievements against the Business Plan and contracts including SUIT, Social Prescribing and Infrastructure Write and secure funding bids to secure the developmental needs of WVCA and the VCSEF sector. Promote and implement Equality and Diversity framework and Health and Safety Policy Be fully conversant with changing legislation and performance expectations in areas affecting the work of the organisation Ensure that promotional messages and operational practices are consistent with the values of the organisation Ensure effective procedures and processes are in place for successful project delivery Provide verbal and written reports to a range of stakeholders Attend a range of forums as required to promote their offer Undertake regular supervision training as agreed with the Chief Executive Carry out regular supervision of staff Other duties commensurate with the post To deputise for the Chief Executive as required What can you expect in return?

You will be entitled to 29 annual days’ leave and 8 bank Holidays Auto-enrolment pension scheme Closing date - 5pm on Friday 26th July and interviews are Tuesday 30th July

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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

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