Organisation: Cumbria CVS

Salary Details: Salary – £27,507 - £29,774 pro rata

Closing date for applications: 9 Mar 2026

Part-Time – 14.5 hours per week

Fixed Term until March 2029

Barrow base, with commitment to work 1 day a week in Barrow.

There may be occasions when office working will be required at other offices including Carlisle.

Do you thrive on helping community organisations grow stronger, more confident, and better connected? If so, this role offers the chance to play a key role in supporting voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups across Barrow.

About the role

As a Development Officer you will work with local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations helping them to grow stronger, more skilled and more sustainable as well as support with the forging of partnerships. You’ll provide practical guidance on governance, funding, planning and volunteer management, while helping groups connect, collaborate and influence wider partnerships like Team Barrow. It’s a hands‑on role at the heart of community development, empowering organisations to make a bigger impact.

Key responsibilities include

• Providing hands‑on support with governance, business planning, funding, and volunteer management
• Helping local organisations collaborate, network, and build long‑term resilience
• Delivering training, events, and practical development opportunities
• Championing the VCFSE sector within Team Barrow, ensuring local voices are heard
• Working closely with colleagues across Cumbria CVS to drive shared goals

If you’re passionate about community impact, skilled at building strong relationships, confident supporting organisations to grow, and eager to make a real difference in Barrow, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.

To view the Job description and Person Specification, click HERE,

To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (which should be no longer than 2 pages) stating why your are suitable for the role, to hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk – you can also arrange an informal conversation about the role, by contact us at the same email address.

Closing date for applications is:  Monday 9th March 2026, 5pm

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 16th or 18^th March 2026

Cumbria CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Disabled applicants and veterans who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.