VCSE Development Lead

LocationSalisbury, Wiltshire

SetupOn-site

LevelMid

Posted2w ago

Programs & Operations

Quick answer

Wessex Community Action is hiring a mid-level VCSE Development Lead (Wiltshire-based) paying £32,000 FTE (pro rata) to support community organisations in Wiltshire, helping them develop skills, confidence, and resilience to thrive.

Role: VCSE Development Lead
Organization: Wessex Community Action
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Work setup: On-site
Level: Mid
Compensation: £32,000 FTE (pro rata)
Category: Programs & Operations

The role

Wessex Community Action is seeking a VCSE Development Lead to support community organisations in Wiltshire, helping them develop skills, confidence, and resilience to thrive.

What you'll do

Work directly with organisations at every stage of their journey
Provide practical advice, tailored support and encouragement
Develop and deliver training, facilitate networking opportunities
Connect organisations with partners, funders and wider support networks
Help community organisations become stronger, more sustainable and better equipped to meet local needs

What it takes

Experience working with and supporting charities and community groups
Understanding of organisational development, governance and community capacity building
Supporting organisations to improve their sustainability and funding readiness
Confidence facilitating workshops, training sessions and group discussions
Building trusted relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
Passion for empowering communities and reducing inequalities

What you'll bring

Experience working with charitiesvoluntary organisations or community groupsUnderstanding of organisational developmentgovernance and community capacity buildingSupporting organisations to improve sustainability and funding readinessConfidence facilitating workshops

How we treat you

Flexible and supportive working arrangements, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), additional leave between Christmas and New Year, contributory pension scheme, health plan, annual volunteering day, training and professional development opportunities, dedicated external training budget

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is £32,000 FTE (pro rata).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include experience working with and supporting charities and community groups, understanding of organisational development, governance and community capacity building, and confidence facilitating workshops, training sessions and group discussions.

How do I apply?

Please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role and your experience of working with and supporting charities and community groups.

How to apply

Apply directly on Wessex Community Action's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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