Organisation: Cumbria CVS

Salary Details: £27,507 – £29,190 FTE

Closing date for applications: 13 Apr 2026

Overview

Are you passionate about strengthening local communities and supporting the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector?

Cumbria CVS is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Development Officer to deliver targeted support to VCFSE organisations across South Copeland.

In this role, you’ll work closely with local groups to help them build resilience, increase capacity, strengthen governance, and access funding—ultimately contributing to healthier, more inclusive communities.

Key Duties

• Provide 1:1 tailored support to local VCFSE organisations
• Offer guidance on governance, business planning, funding, volunteering and project evaluation
• Support and attend training sessions, workshops, and networking events
• Help organise and deliver training and learning opportunities
• Contribute to reporting and evaluation for the Supporting South Copeland project

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a solid understanding of the VCFSE sector and experience supporting community-based organisations.

You’ll be confident offering guidance around governance, funding, business planning, and volunteering. Just as importantly, you’ll enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively to help organisations grow and thrive.

This is a great opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on community life in South Copeland.

Further details about the role, including job description and person specification, please click HERE.

To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please email: hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Find out more about working for Cumbria CVS here

How to apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating your reason for applying for the post and how your skills, knowledge and experience specifically match the job description and person specification for this role. We value life skills and un-paid work, so please include reference to these if relevant, as well as accounting for any gaps in your employment or education history.

Applicants must also complete and return the separate Declaration Form, which can be downloaded here.

We would also be grateful if you would complete and return our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, which can also be here.

Please email your CV, supporting statement, completed Declaration and Equality & Diversity monitoring forms to: hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk by the closing date.

Receipt of your application will be acknowledged, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting whether selected for interview or not.  Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  References will only be taken up for the successful applicant.

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

Applications should come directly to hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk