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VCSE Development Coach

VCSE Development Coach

Nova Wakefield District

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Location:
Hybrid - Wakefield District & Home Working
Hours:
22.5 hours per week
Contract:
Permanent
Salary:
£30,906 per year pro rata
Application deadline
11/09/2026

VCSE Development Coach

It’s an exciting time at Nova with new innovative projects that will support local good causes. We are a small Wakefield-based charity with a big impact for community groups, charities and social enterprises across the district. We do this through networks, funding, advocacy and specialist advice – that’s where you could come in.

We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team following a recent review of priorities and roles. Someone that is passionate about working with the diverse range of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations who create positive change in local communities. Support from our team helps 6 in 10 members to grow and develop, so it’s a fantastic way to use your skills to make a lasting impact.

What does this role involve?

The Coach will help VCSE organisations build confidence, strengthen their organisations and achieve their goals. They’ll do this by:

  • Providing one-to-one guidance
  • Supporting the start-up of new organisations
  • Providing funding information and support
  • Designing and delivering training
  • Connecting organisations with the right resources and networks

What are we looking for in our VCSE Development Coach?

  • Experience of supporting groups and organisations to achieve their goals
  • Understanding of the value of VCSE organisations
  • Experience of working directly with people, building positive relationships and trust
  • Awareness of organisational structures, finances, and income generation
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and digital skills
  • A willingness to develop specialist VCSE sector knowledge

Take a look at the Person Specification on our website for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d encourage you to apply! We value personal qualitiesand experience as well as work experience.

What do we offer?

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year (plus bank holidays), and some great benefits including:

  • Blended home and office working
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff Rewards Programme
  • 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
  • A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
  • Annual pay reviews

We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways. More information can be found in the Application Pack and in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement.

To apply, complete the online application form.

Closing date: Friday 11 September at 5pm

Interview dates: Thursday 24 and Tuesday 29 September

We notify allapplicants of the outcome of your application however, due to capacity, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants until the interview stage.

How to apply

Apply
Contact details:
Contact name:
Helen Orlic
Phone:
01924 367418

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