Waveney Domestic Violence Forum Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
Charity Manager – Waveney Domestic Violence and Abuse Forum
Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum (pro rata based on 40hr per week) dependent on experience.
Contract: 30 hours per week, subject to completion of probationary period
Location: Lowestoft
Hours: 30 hours per week, office based, will include attending meetings in Norfolk and Suffolk.
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen to lead a charity centre offering crucial support services for families and individuals impacted by domestic violence and abuse. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of impactful services, management of diverse contracts, and cultivation of strong partnerships.
Your main role will be running and growing the small charity to offer more clients (victims and survivors of domestic violence) the support they need to thrive and make a positive impact on their lives. You will oversee service quality, lead operational strategies, and provide support to a growing team. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will drive service delivery plans and ensure successful outcomes for the organisation and its service users.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to best practices.
* Lead and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, providing supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and commissioners, working closely with Trustees and the Chairperson.
* Ensure compliance with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
* Identify new funding opportunities and support organisational sustainability strategies, including budget management and reporting for the Forum and Trustees with financial and operational details.
* Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the organisation’s goals and values.
* Responsibility for relevant data and the maintenance of recording systems (manual and computerised) relating to the work of WDVAF.
About You:
You are a compassionate and results-driven leader with a proven background in managing people, services, and projects. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference in the community. You will have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
What We’re Looking For:
* Ideally, you'll have experience leading services in the charity or social care sector.
* Project Management and Contract Management experience.
* Strategic and operational planning expertise.
* Proven ability to manage diverse funding contracts and reporting requirements.
* Strong team leadership, with a focus on collaboration and staff development.
* Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
* A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Conditions of Service:
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
* Recent References from previous employers
* Ability to attend and/or travel to meetings and courses (occasionally out of office hours)
* Basic Salary up to £33,000 (pro rata) for 30 hours per week.
* Annual Leave 28 days per year pro rata
* Supportive and inclusive work environment.
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* Contributory Pension Scheme
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your leadership and service management skills.
Full Job description and person specification is available by contacting:
* Irina Hodkinson, Charity Manager irina.hodkinson@waveneydvforum.org.uk
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