WLET Development Manager – Job remit, outcomes and skills
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Development Manager post remit/responsibilities
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Outcomes to be achieved |
Essential skills and experience
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The Schoolhouse
To ensure current activities and classes are maintained
To build on current success of Tearoom potentially opening more hours and more days
Develop and run a weekly offer of activities and classes providing support as required to volunteers
Develop and run a programme of events scheduled throughout the year
Coordinate rental space for groups and organisations to meet
Coordinate a co-working space
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Daily use of Schoolhouse by local community, wider public, tourists and businesses
Well-used enterprising community resource
Successful introduction of new activities and services, as identified with the community
Increased profile and support in local media and in bookings
Increase in revenue and financially viable social space
Local volunteer roles created |
Good understanding of community engagement
Ability to interact effectively across all aspects of the community
Good understanding /experience of successfully establishing community-led initiatives
Experience of working well with and supporting volunteers
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
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Old School – Phase 2 Development
With the Board, Architects and Building Project Manager, identify and apply for funding for the renovation of the Old School to provide a bunkroom, toilets, showers, and multi-purpose space for rental and in-house activities
To ensure regular use of space whilst funding being sought
Develop and run an outdoor event to bring people together to celebrate the Old School’s place in the community
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Successful funding bids
Grass-roots funding donations
Income generation from current space
Raised profile and support for development
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Experience providing admin support
Experience of working well with multiple stakeholders
Experience of fundraising and development of funding applications ●
Good understanding/experience of community engagement and effective consultation
Good understanding /experience of successfully establishing community-led initiatives |
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Poolewe - Community Land Acquisition Support to partners (Wester Loch Ewe Community Council, Communities Housing Trust, the Wester Loch ewe Community to realise a Community Land Acquisition at Poolewe. Proposed use of land includes: for Helicopter Emergency Landing Pad, Community Housing, Aire, and Community Woodland.
Support for WLET leading this project until Project Officer funded and appointed
Poolewe - Community Toilets To ensure current running of and upkeep of toilets are maintained providing support as required to volunteers
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Community support and engagement
Successful funding applications
Financial viability |
Experience of working well with multiple stakeholders
Experience providing admin support
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Improving Organisational Resilience with WLET Board and DTAS (Funder)
Purpose
Vision, mission and values to be used in Project Planning to inform everyday actions.
Review of Business Plan with Board and DTAS
Lead on Project Plan with a phased approach to delivery and development
Regular engagement with Community through this project to re-embed vision and strategic direction of WLET
Communications and Impact
To engage and share with Community, at meaningful intervals throughout lifecycle of project, what we are doing and the difference being made
Monitoring and Evaluation in all areas of the project showing clearly what outcomes have been achieved, what improvements we need to make and why
Finance and Funding
To diversify revenue streams to help WLET become sustainable
To generate revenue through a range of activities and events in the Schoolhouse
To attain additional funding for the Old School renovation
Support Board, in collaboration with DTAS, to strengthen finance systems and processes
Assets
With a focus on the Old School, Schoolhouse and Community Land to develop the opportunities they present via renovation of Old School, multiple uses of Old Schoolhouse and benefits of Community Land
HR
Support WLET Board, in collaboration with DTAS, to enhance HR systems, including the development of policies, employment contracts, a supportive workplace culture and wellbeing measures
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Clearer understanding and greater alignment of Board/staff around purpose and strategy
Improved ability to communicate with the community and demonstrate impact
Diversified income generation
Healthier financial position Greater financial control
Increased confidence, knowledge and control in managing assets
HR systems enhanced HR systems effectively managed
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Experience of being a board member or supporting a volunteer board
Good understanding / evidence of experience in charitable organisation governance and management
Track record of project development and delivery
Track record of impactful business development ●
A knowledge of or a commitment to the local community ●
Effective marketing skills and good understanding of all forms of promotion and social media
Good understanding/experience of community engagement and effective consultation
Highly numerate and able to produce and interpret financial reports and accounts
Knowledge of accounting systems (Xero preferred) or willingness to learn
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Monitoring and Evaluation
Lead on measuring and monitoring the project (The Schoolhouse, Old School and Community Land Acquisition)
Progress reports to WLET and DTAS (funder)
Communication of progress with volunteers, community, visitors, tourists and wider public
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Clear management reporting from project to Board and DTAS
Demonstrating success Informing when change is required
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages
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Banking, bookkeeping, financial monitoring Other governance-related
Working closely with the Treasurer, provide day to day banking, payments, invoice raising service and provision of reports
Support Trustee Project Leads in oversight, monitoring and reporting on funds
Provide support to Chair in administration of Board meetings
Minute taking
Management of filing system |
Strong financial management across all projects |
Knowledge of accounting systems (Xero preferred), VAT allocation, fund management and generation of reports●
Minute taking skills
Experience of being a Board member or supporting a Board
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