Hours:22.5 hours per week
Location: Office base Brightspace Ipswich with blended home working.
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the countys infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector and its volunteers are supported safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient.
Our values of collaborative enabling person centred responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate and we aim to make them real every day.
Are you passionate about enabling the Voluntary Sector in Suffolk to thrive and support the local community Do you enjoy engaging motivating and influencing people
If so we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and energetic individual to join our management team at CAS.
In this role we are seeking an experienced and motivated Community Action Manager to support develop and manage a talented team which delivers high-quality person-centred services to VCFSE organisations.
As the Community Action Manager your responsibilities will include:
leading the development and alignment of the Community Action services team to achieve its KPIs
working with Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development to grow existing services and explore new opportunities and income growth for service development
writing funding applications and proposals to secure resources for new and existing services
manage and create budgets ensuring cost-effective service delivery and financial control
drive business strategy to meet organisational targets and standards
provide effective and inclusive leadership which focuses on best practices and quality outcomes
build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders commissioners funders and voluntary sector organisations.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of managing staff strong interpersonal and communication skills attention to detail and a flexible and self-motivated approach. You should also have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills as there will often be the need to manage a busy and varied workload. Regular travel around the county is required for this role therefore candidates will need a driving license.
What we offer
You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:
blended working where role allows
flexible working options to support work/life balance
33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays
up to 4% matched pension contribution
2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
a staff discount scheme for a range of retailers including shopping holidays insurance eating out and health and leisure activities
a company sick pay scheme
continued professional development for job related development
family friendly policies and practices
a tailored induction.
If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more please email Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development for an informal conversation.
We are a friendly organisation committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming fair and inclusive where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.
To apply please visitour website for a copy of our application pack. Alternatively please email Susan Bulter on
Completed applications should be emailed to or posted to Susan Bulter at Community Action Suffolk 160 Hadleigh Road Ipswich IP2 0HH.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process or on commencement of post.
Required Experience:
Manager
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