Project Manager

PURPOSE OF POST

The purpose of this post is:

1. To develop and deliver the work of Dumfries & Galloway Befriending Project in line with the plans and targets set along with, and agreed by, the Management Committee and in accordance with the Constitution of the Project;

2. To provide leadership, supervision and support to the staff employed by the Project and to provide day-to-day management of those staff;

3. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with referring organisations and other partner agencies.

4. To manage the funding requirements of the Project including the submission of bids to grant awarding bodies and subsequent monitoring and reporting upon the use of funds.

LOCATION

The postholder will be based at 19 Bank Street, Dumfries and the work will necessitate some travel within the region and occasionally beyond. The postholder will be able to work flexibly and in a blended manner between office and home working. The expectation is to work at least 60% of the time, or 15 hours per week, in the office.

Requirements

Application forms available in electronic format or paper copy by emailing projectoffice@befriending.org or requesting a pack from
19 Bank Street, Dumfries DG1 2NX. Tel. No. 01387-247812

Please note, an application form must be completed to be considered for this role. We will not accept a CV on it's own.