Development Manager

Organisation: Carer Support West Cumbria

Salary Details: £31,558 (pro rata for 22.5 hours)

Closing date for applications: 10 Jun 2024

JOB TITLE: Development Manager
CONTRACT: Initial 2 year contract
HOURS: 22.5 hours per week
LOCATION: Cumberland (West Cumbria)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Operating Officer
PURPOSE OF JOB: The Development Manager is responsible for leading on growth of Carer Support West Cumbria, identifying service development possibilities through new funding streams, partnerships, and commissioning opportunities, raising the profile and extending the reach of its services in order to increase impact and where possible revenue.

DUTIES:
 Leading on a Development Strategy for Carer Support West Cumbria ensuring its future sustainability, delivering excellent support to unpaid carers and extending the reach of services
 Identifying, researching and developing new business opportunities, creating robust business cases and resource plans to support proposals
 Gaining a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Carer Support West Cumbria, other organisations working in the same and related areas and wider sector to identify new opportunities
 Supporting the Chief Operating Officer in building relationships with unpaid carers, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these
 Supporting the Chief Operating Officer in managing and nurturing the ongoing relationships (existing and future) from 3rd Sector, Public Sector, and Business Sector to raise awareness and promote Carer Support West Cumbria within the region
 Playing an active role in relevant networks and attending conferences and events on behalf of Carer Support West Cumbria to build relationships with sector partners and staying up to date with new trends
 Collating and understanding data relevant to Carer Support West Cumbria and using it to develop services around carers needs and increasing income where possible
 Conducting market analysis to pinpoint growth opportunities and lead the development of relevant business, products and services
 Creating forecasts for reach and income and actively working towards achieving them
 Researching, identifying new growth opportunities and draft applications, tenders, pitches and asks to appropriate funders/supporters, cultivating relationships and securing support to achieve defined targets
 Designing and delivering reporting processes that are fit for purpose and satisfy funders’ and supporters’ requirements
 Managing the Marketing Co-ordinator in accordance with Carer Support West Cumbria policies
 To comply with all of Carer Support West Cumbria Policies and Procedures
 Carrying out any additional relevant duties required by this post which may involve from time to
time working at evenings and weekends

If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Our generous employment benefits include:

  • Being part of an energised, passionate team
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
  • Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
  • Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
  • Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park

You can see the Job Descriptions and download an application form at https://www.carersupportwestcumbria.co.uk/post/we-are-hiring

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th June 2024 at 12noon

Please note we do not accept CV’s

 All posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

“Carer Support West Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment”