Voluntary & Community Sector
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Position Overview & Specifications
Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Development Lead (Dorset)
Location: Dorset - Hybrid working home and office base (Beech House, Poole)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £32,612 per annum
Contract length: Fixed term contract initially to end July 2024
The closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th May 2022 Midday
Interviews: Friday 19th May 2022
Charities and community groups play a huge role, especially at a time of financial crisis, in supporting our communities. CAN works tirelessly to support them to thrive and survive through delivery of training, webinars and one to one advice. Our current VCS Development Lead is sadly moving on, providing a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to work with voluntary and community groups in the Dorset Council area.
You’ll be joining a successful and friendly team providing professional and practical expertise – helping groups right from the start, empowering them to become strong and independent, with funding advice, good governance and management.
We are a disability confident organisation and recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation. We welcome all applicants who believe they will be a good fit for this role.
We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays, death in service insurance, Care First confidential wellbeing support, season train ticket loan or parking permit and much more.
For an informal discussion about the job please phone Karen Loftus on 01202 466130
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Voluntary & Community Sector roles across Dorset Councils's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,612 - £32,612 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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