Poverty Truth Commission Co-ordinator
Company Name: Cumbria CVS
Company Registration Number: 1119671
Contact Number: 01768 800350
Email Address: AliG@cumbriacvs.org.uk
Number of Vacancies: 2
Contracted Hours of Work: 16 - 30 hours
Length of Employment: Open ended (subject to visa permission)
Salary: £30,229 FTE Per Annum
Role Expiry Date: 10/06/2022
Location of Role: Barrow and South Lakes
Postcode: LA14 5SR
Key Responsibilities
Cumbria CVS offers help, advice, training and support to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector (VCSFE) throughout Cumbria, offering support to the 2,500+ organisations. We aim to make a real difference across the county in pursuit/support of our mission to increase Impact, Influence and Investment in and from Cumbria CVS and the Third Sector. We are currently recruiting to a range of rewarding and flexible roles and so now is a great time to join Cumbria CVS and become part of our team making a real difference to local communities. In return, we offer generous employment benefits. We are currently looking for two people to help develop, deliver and manage this new and exciting project: a Coordinator to help establish and lead the Poverty Truth Commission and a Facilitator to support delivery. The roles will help us set up conversations with people living in poverty in South Lakeland. We will be using the ‘Poverty Truth Commission’ model to connect people living in poverty with those making decisions about their lives and to support conversations and ongoing relationships. By doing this, we hope to support local agencies to make better decisions that truly improve people’s lives. Role Purpose You will establish, develop and co-ordinate the South Lakes Poverty Truth Commission (PTC), working with statutory, community and resident groups to help understand and improve the lived experiences of those that suffer from poverty. You will identify and work with a group of people directly affected by poverty, supporting them to become ‘testifiers’. facilitating their voices to be heard and drawing out key issues that need addressing towards changing the way the district perceives and tackles poverty. You will represent the Commission’s work across the district and will be responsible for line managing the PTC Facilitator.
Essential Requirements
Fluent in English Experience of developing and managing projects and budgets is essential, as are excellent listening and communication skills, and knowledge and experience of working with a range of partners.