Giving Development Manager (Lewisham)

Lewisham Local connects the community to give, share and work together to create happier and healthier communities. We are growing and want to engage local people to give their time, money and skills to make a difference in Lewisham.

You will lead an exciting and unique local giving programme, engaging new communities of givers, leading impactful campaigns to raise awareness of the good causes and needs in Lewisham and develop a legacy of local giving in Lewisham.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·        Work closely with the Committee and key stakeholders focusing on a shared vision, mission of Lewisham Giving and to successfully deliver the strategy.

·        Produce an annual plan of work that sets out the key priorities and activities for Lewisham Giving and is approved by the Committee

·        Proactively establish and nurture a network of businesses, residents, community organisations, and individuals who will contribute time, money, skills, opportunities and connections to ensure a sustainable Giving model for Lewisham.

·        Commission or carry out research as necessary to understand unmet need and inform plans to maximise impact.

·        Further develop the giving model for Lewisham through co-design with residents and other relevant agencies and monitor and report on their impact.

For futher information please refer to the full job description and person sepcification attached below.

Rolling interviews

There is no closing date as we aim to interview the candidates who meet the criteria in the JD on rolling basis.

About the recruitment:

We are committed to our staff team reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly welcome applications from minority communities.

Shortlisted candidates who outline their skills and experience in the 2-page covering letter that matches the essential criteria will be interviewed. Two references from the previous and current employer will be taken up for the successful candidate, and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.

We are committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate may require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.