Community Development Officer – Men’s Mental Health

Honeycomb has partnered exclusively with Groundwork NI in the recruitment of a full time, Community Development Officer focusing on Men's Mental Health at £28,000 - £30,000. Your Package/Benefits:

• Salary range £28,000 - £30,000
• 25 Days holiday plus an extra 1 day per year of employment up to 5 years
• Plus 11 statutory days per year
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced terms for expectant parents
• Employer pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional development and training
• Financial support with professional membership fees

The company: Groundwork NI has the vision to see empowered communities grow from the ground up, they aim to create sustainable happy and healthy places to work, live and play. Established over 30 years ago they are a charity that are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant, filled with life, joy and colour! They do this by helping individuals gain skills, training, and employment, overcoming crippling challenges such as poverty and isolation - what an amazing organisation to be a part of! What would a typical day look like for you? This role will be responsible for leading the development of the Men's Shed network in Northern Ireland, enabling growth in the movement. Some key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the manager to develop & establish the Men's Shed NI network
• Identifying funding & sponsorship opportunities to sustain the network, including new markets, clients, partnerships products & services
• Working with the Men's Shed network, supporting the set up of new sheds, answering requests for support from the network
• Develop & deliver an income generation plan that includes trusts, foundations and corporate
• Building relationships with new & existing funders, clients & partners to grow the resources for the network
• Complete & oversee the submission of funding & sponsorship applications
• Prepare & deliver presentations to potential funders & donors
• Assist with the development of marketing content for fundraising purposes, including developing & updating the website
• Events, organising and attending to promote and support the Men's Shed Network, including the development of a NI Men's Shed Festival event
• Representing the charity at meetings & public events
• Provide reports & analysis against the business plan for the Management Team, Board of Directors and sub committees
• Actively seek to improve, eager to develop and contribute to the overall success of the organisation

Person Specification

• Proven experience of successful income generation, sponsorship or marketing
• Experience of developing & managing key relationships & partnerships
• Experience developing & delivering events
• Experience on working alongside funders on the delivery of projects
• Ability to maintain strong relationships through networking skills and developing partnerships
• Ability to work off own initiative, proactive and with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills written & verbal
• Proficient with IT systems inc MO Suite
• Hold a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caila Cunningham (02890131221) at Honeycomb on 028 9620 7050. If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current jobs.