About Lewisham Local
About the role
- Term: Fixed term for 18 months – until 31st March 2025 – extension subject to funding
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary: £37,000 + 6% employer pension
- Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Location: Unit C, Place/Ladywell, 216 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6AY and other locations as required and flexible working
- Holidays: 25 days per year + bank holidays and 2 annual volunteering days
Join the Lewisham Local team to become our new Local Giving Programme 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: recruiting financial donors, 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 Sam Hawksley, Chief Executive on 07495734122 or sam@lewishamlocal.com.
Please note interviews will be held on Friday 8th September 2023.
About the recruitment
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 2-page covering letter 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 may require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Description & Person Specification
Timeline
- 9am Tuesday 29th August 2023– Application Deadline
- Friday 8th September 2023 – Interviews in person at office
How to apply
Please submit the following by 9am on 29th August 2023:
- Your CV detailing your work experience and education
- No more than 2-page covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification