The Head of Community Support and Operations is a pivotal new role being introduced to the executive team at Barnsley CVS.  This person will be a key role in the growth and development of the executive team.  You will play an exciting part in the delivery and development of the recently developed 4-year strategy and theory of change. Your role will drive intention and focus on developing our support to the sector in a meaningful way to high standards, whilst ensuring our own internal operations reflect best practice.  You will need a strong knowledge of charity set up, management and governance along with a passion for what the VCSE sector does.  You will be confident in people management and development; have the ability to work inclusively with a wide range of people and backgrounds and the skill to see gaps and opportunities for service development.

You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to identify gaps and opportunities to develop our offer of support to the sector whether through direct services, training, brokerage agreements or membership offers.  As you identify these opportunities, you will work collaboratively with the Head of Business Development to explore commercial income options that are also in line with our mission and vision.

Using your excellent people skills, you will act as the first point of contact for HR matters within the charity, overseeing the general management of our online HR system, policies and procedures.  You will work in collaboration with the CEO in any areas that need significant development or management.

You will keep up to date with new initiatives and ideas in the wider infrastructure sector, relevant legislation and modern thinking in relation to charity management best practice.

Job Description and Person Specification.

4 Functions of Infrastructure (as referenced in JD)

To apply please complete the application form and equality monitoring and email to HR@barnsleycvs.org.uk by 9am on Friday 24th April or post to Barnsley CVS, 23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AN. If you are posting the application, it must reach us by 9am on Friday 24th April. Any late applications will not be accepted. When applying, please ensure that you have fully read the job description and person spec and tailor your personal statement within the application form to the person spec. Successful applicants will be interviewed in person on 14th May. If you are unavailable on this date, please make this clear in your application. If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete the form or to attend the interview, please let us know. If you have any questions, please contact on the email above or call 01226 448800. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

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hr@barnsleycvs.org.uk