Are you passionate about enabling positive social action in Leeds? Are you an experienced leader, good at managing and developing people and working with a wide range of stakeholders?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team at Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) in the integral role of Partnerships and Advocacy Manager. We’re looking for an exceptional candidate who is driven by our values and a commitment to ensuring there is a thriving voluntary and community sector in Leeds.
Working closely with the Chief Officer you’ll manage and continually develop a varied portfolio of work, including:
- Co-leading the delivery of work for our major funding streams, including our local authority Infrastructure Support Fund grant
- Managing the ongoing development of some of VAL’s core infrastructure functions namely forums, networks and research; including providing line management support to a team of Project Workers;
- Developing new relationships and maintaining existing strategic partnerships and collaborations, including with other infrastructure partners in Leeds and West Yorkshire;
- Actively exploring opportunities to secure funding or generate income to enable the development of new projects and services.
- NJC Scale PO2 – SP30 (£39,513) to SP32 (£41,511) (pay award pending).
- 29.6 hours per week
- Permanent contract
- Stringer House, Hunslet, LS10 2QW
How to apply
Find out more about VAL, the role and how to apply at Doing Good Leeds
doinggoodleeds.org.uk/job/partnerships-and-advocacy-manager
If you require the pack in another format or require any assistance completing the application form, please contact the team on 0113 2977920 or email recruitment@val.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 9am, Wednesday 18 June 2025
Interviews: Friday 27 June 2025
We do not accept CVs
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
