Community Projects Manager

SAVS are looking to recruit a:

Community Projects Manager

37 hours per week

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Additional benefits: Parking pass, training opportunities, employee assistance programme, hybrid working

Upon completion of probation: Birthday leave & Wellbeing day

Post initially funded for 24 months

SAVS supports, promotes and represents the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Southend. This role will directly manage projects within SAVS and to develop new elements of work to further strengthen SAVS and the voluntary sector within Southend.

This is a demanding role which is ideal for a dynamic individual who has experience of volunteering or working within the voluntary sector, and sourcing relationships and opportunities within the private sector. The design, delivery and monitoring of projects will be heavily reliant on using digital platforms, so the ideal candidate will have proven experience of implementing solutions such as CRMs, Engagement Tools and Communication channels to support successful outcomes.

The purpose of this post is to:

·        Promote and develop strong relationships with businesses operating in Southend

·        Increase engagement with the private sector through social value including implementation of strategy and designing new opportunities

·        Harnessing digital tools to capture outcomes and bring efficiencies to project delivery

·        Lead the sustainability and development of SAVS projects

·        Support strategic focus on Social Value and Corporate Social Responsibilities

·        Embed, monitor and enhance pilot projects within SAVS

·        Develop and nurture networks and links with the ICB, SCC, wider voluntary, community and private sectors

·        Ensure targets and reporting requirements required by funders are implemented and reported on within the time frames required

A full application pack can be downloaded from SAVS website:

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date for applications: 7am Monday 27 January 2025

Interview date: Monday 3 February 2025

If you are not contacted for an interview, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

SAVS ensures they are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities

SAVS, 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend on Sea SS1 1BW

Southend Association of Voluntary Services

Reg. Charity No: 1063655 Company No: 03351855