Volunteering Development Manager

To provide line management of officers in CAS Volunteering Team

To help establish and keep CAS at the forefront of Volunteering in the UK and bring innovation right into the heart of Suffolk

To be an ambassador for CAS supporting and promoting CAS's diverse range of products and services

To be a positive and flexible member of a high performing, innovative and enterprising CAS team, To provide line management of officers in CAS Volunteering Team Effectively line manage staff across the projects and core areas of work

Provide strong, dynamic and effective leadership for the Volunteering Team

Continually review and develop, existing and new, free and paid for resources and services, that are provided by CAS

Deliver targets for income growth as directed by Deputy Director of Operations (DDoO)

Work with the DDoO to identify new opportunities that would enhance this area of CAS's work

Scan and take advantage of funding and fundraising opportunities and write applications to develop opportunities that enhance Volunteering and support the implementation of Suffolk Volunteer Strategy

Ensure the team provides a range of content for both internal and external marketing resources such as newsletters, e-bulletins, posters, flyers and postcards etc., Manage the Volunteer Suffolk social media accounts and wider comms from the team - ensure the team contribute marketing and comms content regularly

To ensure the effective reporting of the impact of Volunteering through capturing and recording outputs, outcomes, stories and case studies

Ensure regular monitoring and reporting to appropriate bodies for active programmes and collate examples of good practice

Ensure all finance processes and budget responsibility are managed timely and efficiently

To develop effective local relationships with statutory and VCFSE sectors to position CAS as an organisation ready and able to support volunteering throughout Suffolk

To help establish and keep CAS at the forefront of Volunteering in the UK and bring innovation right into the heart of Suffolk

To continually scan and research innovative and successful approaches to providing volunteering best practice and infrastructure support in Suffolk determined by intelligence and evidence of need

To develop effective local relationships with statutory, private and VCFSE sectors to position CAS as an organisation ready and able to support Suffolk's Voluntary sector Undertake activities and facilitate events to ensure that CAS is the place to go for all things volunteering.

To be an ambassador for CAS supporting and promoting CAS's diverse range of products and services Develop and maintain an expert working knowledge about the diverse range of CAS's products and services and seek to raise awareness and promote these locally and wherever possible

Be a first point of contact to share knowledge about who to turn to for support in CAS

To work with the wider CAS team to raise awareness of Volunteering activity so they can promote CAS's diverse range of projects to their stakeholder groups

Actively promote the benefits of CAS network

To be a positive and flexible member of a high performing, innovative and enterprising CAS team To maintain with the team a library of resources and signposting material including online and digital resources ensuring they are kept current and up to date, CAS aims to ensure that comparison between applicants for posts is thorough, fair and in line with our Equal Opportunities Policy. It is therefore essential that you complete the application form fully as it will be used to assess whether or not you are shortlisted for an interview.

Please ensure you fully read the Job Description and Person Specification for the role before completing the application form.

The application form is in two sections and section A and the Equal Opportunities Form will be separated from the application before being given to the recruitment panel for shortlisting.

Your application will be assessed against the responses you provide in section B. Please ensure you relate your answers on your application to the requirements set out in the person specification and where possible provide examples. Please address each point in sufficient detail as incomplete sections may impact on the likelihood of your application being shortlisted.

A good understanding of volunteering and community E AP, I developmen t activities D Good knowledge of the issues affecting Suffolk and ofD AP, I ru ral issu es E Previous experience of working in a volunteering roleD AP, I At least two year's experience of working in people D AP, I, P man agemen t E AP, I A good u n derstan din g of project man agemen t D A good understanding of Community Development and AP, I Action AP, I, P Ability to think strategically, problem solve and identify opportu n ities u sin g data an d an alysis AP, I Good knowledge of the issues affecting Suffolk and of ru ral issu es Experien ce leadin g an d su pportin g in dividu als th rou gh complex & su ccessfu l ch an ges to th eir work practicesE AP, I, P Demonstrable ability to turn ideas into action plans andD fundraising to make them happen E AP, I Proven track record in developing, engaging and maintaining good collaborative working relationships, AP, I, P both internally and externally, with a diverse range of people and communities Excellent presentation skills and the ability to share and disseminate knowledge and learning in a range of differen t settin gs in clu din g ch airin g an d facilitatin gE AP, I, P meetings Proven track record in generating income from a range of fu n draisin g sou rces Proven track record of writing successful funding D AP, I application s D Ability to motivate and manage staff effectively E AP, I Experience of setting and working to targets within anD outcome framework AP, I, P Comfortable in managing and setting budgets AP, I Extensive experience in organizing and managing priorities and time High level of IT competency including use of online E AP, I, p latforms such as zoom, Teams as well as Microsoft 365 and databases E AP, I Attributes AP, I, P Personal commitment to CAS and its values E Excellent team p layer with a p ositive attitud e to changeE AP, I, P High levels of flexibility and a can-do attitude with theE AP, I ab ility to "muck in" where req uired A collaborative and solution based approach to solving p rob lems E AP, I, P Ability to self manage, organise, balance and deliver against a range of comp eting p riorities E AP, I Commitment and an ability to contribute to an emotionally healthy and fun working environment E AP, I, P Frequent travel around the county and so an ability to travel within Suffolk or further afield as necessaryE AP, I, P

As part of your application you will be asked to:

• Tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.

• Provide full details of your education and employment history including dates

• Include how you have demonstrated the CAS values of: Person Centred, Collaborative, Trusted, Responsive and Enabling within your supporting statement

• Provide details of two referees. One of your referees should be your current or most recent employer. All posts are subject to satisfactory references as detailed in the selection process section below., Ourpeople are passionate about what wedo and thedifference it makes to the communities we work in and the people that live in Suffolk. Working in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector has never been more interesting, offering talented people the opportunity to innovate, use their skills and expertise to make a difference.

We recognise that our people are central to what we do and the services we provide. We are committed to creating positive and fulfilling roles and providing environments where people flourish, develop and have the opportunity to make a real difference in delivering good quality services.

The benefits we offer to colleagues to support them in delivering their crucial role includes the following:

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

Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities

CAS is a diverse and responsive organisation and I am incredibly proud to lead such a trusted and passionate team. Our enabling work has such a positive impact on VCFSE organisations and the communities they serve. This application pack should provide you with all the information you need about the role, as well an idea as to what CAS is all about, what we do and where we see our future. We achieve this through our high performing and motivated staff team as well as our person centred approach to our work keeping people and communities at the heart of what we do. As well as making a difference in our communities you will find that the CAS team provide a friendly and collaborative environment to work in and no two days are the same. I hope that you will find this opportunity both interesting and exciting, About CAS We exist to ensure the sector is supported, safe and sustainable. We provide (or signpost) whatever is needed behind the scenes to enable this, so the sector can concentrate on doing what it does best - making Suffolk an incredible place in which to live and work. CAS supports organisations in the sector to enable them to operate more effectively. We provide a voice for organisations and groups who may not otherwise be heard and represent their interests to the private and public sectors. We do this through conferences, workshops, events, specialist networks, and by consultation with the sector. We work closely with a wide variety of partners from other sectors including Suffolk County Council, Borough and District Councils, Town and Parish Councils, Health and Police, along with partners from the private sector such as New Anglia Local Economic Partnership and local businesses. All these parties have a vital role in improving the lives of people in Suffolk and by working together we ensure Suffolk is the best place it can be for all those living and working here. Our Vision Our Mission Community Action Community Action Suffolk's Suffolk's vision is that mission is to strengthen and Suffolk is a county champion community action in where every community Suffolk by supporting the aspires, thrives and voluntary, community and social grows. enterprise (VCFSE) sector in its work.