Sustainability Manager
- Part time
- £31,341 – £33,276 pro-rata
- Edinburgh
- Closing 17th June 2021
- Advertised from 3rd June 2021
- 14-21 hours per week. 12 months initially - intent to continue (funding dependent)
- We are happy to discuss flexible working and aim to accommodate home/life circumstances.
Role
ACOSVO is a unique, member-led organisation for Chief Officers in Scotland’s Voluntary Sector.
Our vision is: Excellent voluntary sector leadership in Scotland
Our aims are to:
Support, develop & inspire
voluntary sector leaders at all stages in their journey
Advance thinking,
ideas and resilience for the future
Strengthen
connections, organisations, governance, sustainability & partnerships
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Sustainability Manager who can work closely with our Head of Sustainability to develop and manage our strategic partnerships, develop new partnerships and contribute to our fundraising strategy in the coming years. We are looking for a self-motivated and ambitious individual with a genuine passion for enhancing leadership in Scotland’s voluntary sector.
This is a new part-time role within ACOSVO which offers a great opportunity to lead strategic partnership development and contribute to fundraising consistent with ACOSVO’s Sustainability and Resource Strategies.
Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and securing successful business relationships and funding opportunities, from the research stage through to close. You will be a confident communicator, able to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and supporters.
ACOSVO have exciting plans for the future, and this is an excellent time for someone with drive and commitment to work with us to build relationships and generate further revenue to support our growing membership.
We are a small, close knit but dynamic team that punches well above its weight and we’re looking for someone passionate who can hit the ground running and help us shine.
Application notes
If you would like further information on the role please contact Jayne Stuart, Head of Sustainability jayne.stuart@acosvo.org.uk
For job description/application form: attached below.
Closing date: 17th June 2021
Interviews by zoom: 23rd June
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