Senior Manager - VCSE Enabler

Telford Centre; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity based in Telford is looking for an engaged individual to build relationships within the voluntary sector. The role includes facilitating leadership opportunities, supporting organisational development, and coordinating communication strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be confident working independently, and possess a solid educational background. This position involves both office work and community-based activities and requires flexibility regarding working hours.

Qualifications

• Solid general education is required.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment is an advantage.
• Good keyboard skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships across the VCSE sector.
• Coordinate learning sessions and workshops.
• Provide regular updates to VCSE working groups.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confident working independently

Ability to organise events and workshops

Education

GCSE A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent including English and Mathematics

Evidence of further education or training

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Location: Telford& Wrekin CVS, Telford Centre

Job Description

Engagement and System Integration

• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships across the VCSE sector and statutory system partners.
• Continue to map and engage VCSE organisations and community groups active in health, wellbeing, and physical activity.
• Test and refine engagement approaches to reach a wide range of organisations, ensuring inclusivity and representation.
• Act as a key contact and facilitator for VCSE involvement in system-level conversations and decisions reporting to the Strategic Oversight Group.

Shared Leadership and Sector Development

• Facilitate opportunities for shared leadership to emerge from within the sector, providing coaching, facilitating space, and support as needed.
• Identify and nurture emerging leaders in the VCSE space, particularly those with lived experience and community credibility.
• Support sector capacity building by helping organisations understand opportunities for development, collaboration, and resourcing.
• Work alongside organisations to understand and articulate the outcomes they help achieve and how they can align with wider system priorities.
• Work collaboratively with Lloyds Bank Foundation Local Implementation Lead and Energize Strategic Place Lead to support wider system connectivity.

Communication and Learning

• Develop accessible communication tools and feedback loops to share information, learning, and opportunities across the sector.
• Coordinate and lead learning sessions, reflective workshops, or communities of practice to build mutual understanding and shared purpose.
• Contribute to evaluation of the enabler approach, sharing insight on what works in building shared leadership and sustainable engagement.

Reporting and Evaluation

• Provide regular updates to the VCSE working groups established to connect and drive the wider VCSE work forwards.
• Provide quarterly reports to Strategic Oversight Group and attend when requested.
• Connect and influence evaluation approaches, embedding learning through the wider Sport England investment.

The post holder will be based predominantly at Telford and Wrekin CVS. The service operates a friendly, informal team. However, we aim to maintain the highest standards of service and efficiency. Experience of working in a small team in a busy office environment would, therefore, be an advantage. Support, supervision and training, where necessary, will be provided.

Qualifications / Experience

Evidence of a solid general education is required together with GCSE A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent including English and Mathematics along with good keyboard skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident working independently.
• Ability to organise events and workshops.
• Evidence of further education or training that would support your application.

Further Information

The postholder may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Where the post holder will work in contact with vulnerable adults & children, Telford and Wrekin CVS is entitled to ask exempted questions under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exemptions Order 1975 and will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed. Telford and Wrekin CVS complies completely with the DBS Code of Practice; a copy of the code is available on request. Any criminal record shown on a disclosure will not necessarily be a bar to employment, any matter revealed will be discussed with the applicant before any offer of employment is withdrawn. Our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy is available on request. Information obtained from the DBS will not be used unfairly.

The post holder will be required to complete a questionnaire to assess any health and safety workplace needs through the Local Authority’s Occupational Health Service.

Hours of Work

Office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. “Out of Hours” work and a flexible working pattern will be necessary to include working evenings and weekends. Time off in lieu can be arranged (overtime is not paid).

Place of Work

Suite 12 & 15, Hazledine House
Central Square
Telford Centre
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4JL
You will be required to work at any of our premises from time to time, as well as out in the community.

Contact

For an informal discussion contact Jeni Kuczynska, Chief Executive Officer on [phone] or by email [e-mail]

For an application pack, please contact Karen Morrow, Senior Manager - HR, on [phone] or email [e-mail]