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Compact/Policy Development Manager Wanted(Ref: CPDM/Oct 08)

Commencing Salary £30k – 33k inclusive (starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications) plus 5% pension contribution. F/T 35hrs per week.

Lambeth Voluntary Action Council (LVAC) is a membership organisation which supports, promotes and develops the work of voluntary and community groups in Lambeth. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the implementation of Lambeth’s Compact and its Action Plan to improve partnership working between Lambeth’s Voluntary/Community Sector, Lambeth Council, Lambeth Primary Care Trust and Lambeth’s Local Strategic Partnership. The ability to develop/influence and shape a variety of policies across a whole range of areas is essential.

This is a developing partnership post and the post-holder will need to be able to adapt/develop and grow in an environment of changing work plans and priorities.

The successful candidate is likely to have:
• At least 2 years experience of working on policy/strategic issues in either the voluntary/community sector or statutory sector
• Understanding of statutory and voluntary sector culture
• Practical understanding and effective track record of inter-agency partnership working and policy development work
• Successful project development/implementation skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with a wide range of audiences

This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check.

Closing date for completed applications is:- 29th November 2008.

For an application pack for any of the posts or further information please contact 0207 737 9460 or email us on
administration@lambethvac.org.uk clearly stating the title of the post and unique reference of the post you are applying for.

‘LVAC is working towards being an Equal Opportunities Employer’.

Search our database of voluntary and community sector groups within Lambeth.

LVAC runs a yearly training programme tailored to meet the needs of Lambeth's Voluntary and Community Sector. We've had a successful start to LVAC's 08/ 09 Training Programme with the first five courses being fully booked and receiving great feedback. The next few courses on the programme are filling up fast. We still have space on the following courses coming up in Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb:

Monitoring and Evaluation - 26th Nov, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Roots and Shoots

Improving the Quality of your Funding Applications - 9th Dec 08, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Evangelical Alliance

Business Planning – 21st Jan, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Roots and Shoots

Management Committee Roles & Responsibilities – 5th Feb, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Evangelical Alliance

Practical Bookkeeping – 10th Feb, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Evangelical Alliance

Fundraising Strategies – 24th Feb, 9.45am - 4.30pm, Evangelical Alliance

To book a place please call 020 7737 9462 or email administration@lambethvac.org.uk. Places are limited, so to avoid disappointment please book as soon as possible.

Download the full training brouchure for 2008-2009.

Funding Opportunities List

LVAC's Development Team has compiled a comprehensive list of available funding opportunities.

Please be aware that this information may not be 100% accurate (due to funders constantly changing their priorities, deadlines etc.) and they should contact the funders directly for more detailed and accurate information.

Download a copy of the Funding Opportunities.