About the role
Join the Lewisham Local team to become our new Lewisham Giving Development Manager.
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.
We are looking for an experienced person to strategically lead our giving programme and team. You will have an excellent understanding of at least one of the programme areas: income generation, developing volunteering programmes or overseeing grants distribution. You will be interested in all aspects of the giving programme and possess ideas, ambition and leadership qualities to make the most of future opportunities for people to engage with our local giving work. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Lewisham Local.
A confident communicator, you will be able to articulate a compelling vision for local giving that engages local people and partners across the public, business and charitable sectors.
If you would like more information on the role or visit us to see how we function, please get in touch with Gülen Petty, Chief Executive on 07720842587 or gulen@lewishamlocal.com.
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 application form 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 will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
How to apply
There is no closing date as we aim to interview the candidates who meet the criteria in the JD on rolling basis.. Please submit the following:
- Your CV detailing your work experience and education
- No more than 2-page covering letter detailing how you meet the Essential & Desirable Criteria in the person specification
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