Head of Voluntary & Community Services Rate of pay: £33,243.24 - £34,864.86 pro rata (41,000 – £43,000 FTE per annum) depending on experience & qualifications Hours per week: 30 Location: Westbank, Exminster Contract: Permanent The Role: Are you a passionate leader ready to inspire positive change and strengthen communities? We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead and shape our voluntary and community services, driving collaboration and empowering people to make a real difference. At Westbank, voluntary and community services are at the heart of everything we do. Through our voluntary and community services, we provide support, resources and opportunities to enhance wellbeing and create lasting impact. Join us as we grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our community. As Head of Voluntary and Community Services you will lead the strategic development and delivery of voluntary and community initiatives, enhancing our outreach efforts, building relationships with community members and fostering a vibrant environment for volunteers to thrive. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. The Person: You will be passionate about working with and for communities with a deep understanding of their needs and challenges. You will excel in building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders including volunteers, GP practices, local authorities and organisations and external partners. You will be a strategic thinker, identifying opportunities for growth and translating ideas into actionable plans. You will be proactive, organised and committed to achieving impactful outcomes that align to Westbank’s goals. You will also be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can handle complex challenges with creativity and composure. Qualifications & Experience Required: Experience in leading and managing voluntary or community services A strong track record of multi-agency partnership working, particularly with local organisations or authorities Excellent project management skills, with experience of managing budgets and resources Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and community sectors, including current challenges and opportunities Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to create and encourage a culture of innovation across the department Please make reference in your covering letter as to how you meet the criteria listed above, as well as explaining you reason for applying for this exciting opportunity. The Rewards: As well as a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave allowance (33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays), and a wide range of employee benefits, you will have the opportunity to inspire positive change, and you’ll be making a difference EVERY DAY. To Apply: To help us better evaluate your suitability for the role, please submit a covering letter, with an up-to-date CV, ensuring you use the shortlisting criteria above to demonstrate how your previous experience makes you a stand-out candidate for the role. CLOSING DATE : 9.00am Thursday 9th of January 2025 We will be reviewing applications as they come in and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: TBC Westbank is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is, therefore, subject to an Enhanced DBS check. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (adults at risk/children). About Westbank: Westbank is an award-winning, Devon-based registered charity established in 1986. The charity was originally set up to provide practical and emotional support to people in the villages along with west bank of the River Exe. The charity now works with communities and individuals across Devon and beyond, offering a wide range of services, including the award-winning Devon Carer’s service.