We want all children and young people to feel at home at the library, to be understood, empowered and inspired. Our collaborative network is made up of member, partners and supporters. We believe in the need for safe spaces and real-life connections to support the demands of modern life. Together, we're creating change, and you can be a part of it. This is a pivotal moment of growth and development for Libraries Rising as a young charity. We're looking for someone to bring the energy and expertise to help us develop and grow over the next 12 months. We're looking for: What's important to us needs to be important to you too. We want to focus on impact, to work openly, to collaborate with and learn from others, to take the time to care for ourselves and each other, and to have fun together. We want to build an environmentally sustainable charity, and we want to be celebrated as an inclusion changemaker in the sector. About the work The Development and Delivery Manager (Projects) is a new role for the charity. You will work with a small and growing team, who are passionate about our mission and vision. You will also work with our members (leaders of children's public library and School Library Service leaders) and sector partners. We are in the final stages of creating our future strategy. You'll be supporting us with organisational and sector development projects with a particular focus on our Thriving Charity goals. Job purpose - To lead and deliver a range priority projects and funding bids for the charity. 30 hours (4 days) What you'll bring to the role * Strong project management skills, with experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder work. The purpose of the role includes: * To scope and deliver a range of projects to support both organisational and sector developments. The full candidate pack is available via our website and Charity Jobs. To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter OR answer the questions via Charity Jobs. If you would prefer to submit a video (up to five minutes), outlining your experience and what you’ll bring to the role please get in touch. Our application process is open to everyone and anyone with the experience we’re looking for. We have a diverse board of trustees, but we know our staff team is not as diverse as we need for the future, as we grow. We particularly welcome applications from people from racialised communities, men, trans or non-binary individuals, and those with hidden or visible disabilities. We understand you may choose to use AI, but we’d love to hear about you, in your own words as we want to get to know you through the recruitment process. • Interviews: Tuesday 21st April (online) • Start date: as soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidateJob Summary
Job Description
* An experienced project manager who enjoys a flexible and iterative approach
* A proactive leader who is energised by variety, and able to work effectively across diverse topics and themes
* A values led bid writer who has experience of co-creating successful grant funding bids
* A creative thinker who enjoys a productive and responsive environment
* An enthusiastic collaborator who will build strong relationships with our team, members and partnersJob Requirements
* Track record of delivering to achieve strategic goals and outcomes.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and manage risk
* Ability to negotiate and influence
* Experience of identifying funding opportunities and successfully bidding for grant funding
* Able to work on own initiative and collaborate within a team.
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent listening skills with the ability to take diverse opinions into account
* Digitally literate and technologically curious, with experience of Microsoft Office and project software
* Experience managing and monitoring budgets
* Experience of facilitating events and workshops
* Committed to engaging and co-creating with children, young people and familiesJob Responsibilities
* To convene members and young people to participate in events and workshops, ensuring projects and developments are co-created with stakeholders.
* To compile reviews, reports and options appraisals to aid effective decision making.
* To lead the development and submission of grant and trust funding opportunities.
* To support the shaping, and delivery, of a funding plan to enable delivery of our new charity strategy.
* To ensure creative and flexible use of resources.Useful Links
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