Cost of Living Community Worker | Lewes District, East Sussex | Part Time - 10 hours per week | Remote Working | £9,274 pro rata (£34,314 FTE)

We are the Voluntary Action for Eastbourne, Lewes and Wealden. We enable and support community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals across East Sussex to improve quality of life and equality of opportunity for everyone. We represent and advocate for the voluntary and community sector with local government and other statutory authorities.

3VA is seeking an experienced Community Development Worker to deliver the project, which is funded by Lewes District Council, to deliver Cost of Living support to VCSE groups and volunteers in Lewes District.

3VA will coordinate and deliver

a Cost-of-Living Network, including quarterly Cost of Living Poverty Action Group (COLPAG) meetings
Lewes District Community Register and
Best Practice Resource Bank
training and resource support for community spaces organisers and volunteers
Please note- This role is based in Lewes District, East Sussex, with hybrid working arrangements—working from home and within local communities. The role requires travel within the Lewes area and across East Sussex.

Are you the right person for the job?

Knowledge of third sector trends and Relevant policy and legislation
Experience of successfully managing projects, securing funding through successful applications, providing one-to-one guidance to specialist groups, and delivering training sessions and network meetings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Relationship building
Report writing and data management
Strong organisational skills
Collaborating, facilitating, and sharing knowledge
Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data
Able to chair and facilitate meetings
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Proficient in relevant software applications
Relevant professional qualification, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge in the relevant functional area(s)
Resilient and able to challenge and influence effectively
Customer-focused with the ability to build rapport and work constructively with a range of stakeholders and colleagues
Diplomatic, innovative, decisive, and responsive
Committed to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
What will your role look like?

Promote 3VA membership to new and existing community and voluntary groups
Collaborate with 3VA colleagues to develop and enhance the member offer, including alliances, features, and benefits
Include progression to appropriate membership levels in group development reviews and support
Contribute to the development of 3VA's resources by producing articles for the website, newsletter, and briefing papers
Participate in 3VA volunteer and community events
What can you expect in return?

25 days pro rata
3VA will match contributions of up to 6% of annual salary Nest pension scheme
Remote working
Opportunities for growth and support aligned with business needs
Interview Process

Candidates will be required to complete an application form. Shortlisted applicants are then invited to attend an interview.

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