Development Manager

· 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

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., · 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

£39,599 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Salary: £39,599 per annum

Benefits: 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free onsite parking plus other benefits

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.