PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. Salary £32,620 plus stakeholder pension. Hours 37.5 per week (secondment, consultancy or job share arrangement would be considered). Initially fixed term contract until 31 March 2012. The post will be based at Dartington in Devon.
An exciting and challenging post to drive the development and delivery of the Devon School for Social Entrepreneurs (Devon SSE) and its programmes from start-up phase to full maturity. The role requires proven ability to secure a broad range of funding, a high degree of partnership working combined with key leadership skills and entrepreneurial flair.
The post-holder will report to the Director of Social Justice at Dartington and will lead the Devon SSE team – currently a Learning Manager and Programme Administrator. Close liaison with the SSE UK head office in London and the Devon SSE Steering Group will be required.
The ultimate objective for the post-holder will be to establish Devon SSE as a viable stand alone social enterprise in two years time, within the framework of the SSE UK franchise agreement and with the appropriate constitution. For further information please refer to the Devon SSE Project Development Manager - Job Description and application form. Details of this post can also be found on the Dartington website.
Enrol Now for the 2011 Programme
Devon School for Social Entrepreneurs (Devon SSE) is now accepting applications for its new class of 2011 and is looking for pioneering individuals, based in Devon, who are willing to be challenged to make a difference in their communities.
The learning programme will run from January to December 2011 and includes 40 days face-to-face training time, including fact-finding visits to successful institutions who share the Devon SSE commitment to providing social benefit.
Prospective candidates will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the application requirements and attend a two-hour taster event.
Taster events will take place at:
Dartington Hall, Totnes on Wednesday 1st September at midday and Monday 27th September at 4pm
Devonport Guildhall, Plymouth on Thursday 16th September at 5pm
North Devon (venue tbc) on Thursday 23rd September at 5pm
St Sidwell's Centre, Exeter on Wednesday 29th September at 5pm
The taster events provide a useful opportunity for interested individuals to meet the Devon SSE team, hear from a current student about their experience on the programme and to find out if the programme is right for them. To book a place on a Taster contact Rachel at Devon SSE
Deadline for application is the 15th November 2010.
