Please find the full Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply in the Recruitment Pack here.

Job Description

Job Summary

We expect this role to focus on coordinating and delivering support to groups who are making applications to the Community Ownership Fund (COF) and other similar programmes like Big Local. COF is a grant programme open to groups wanting to save, run and manage assets at risk of going out of public benefit. There are a range of asset types that can apply to the fund, and Shared Asset’s focus is on supporting those developing plans for land-based projects (e.g. farms, woodlands, parks).

The role holder will need to be skilled in supporting groups to develop business planning material, or finding expertise to develop that material - for example business plans, Theory of Change, organograms and financial models and forecasts.

Whilst this role is primarily focussed on this project, there may be other opportunities to support and deliver similar pieces of Shared Assets’ Consultancy work beyond the COF portfolio. 

Main Responsibilities

Consultancy and support delivery

• Coordinate and support colleagues to deliver high quality consultancy work for a variety of clients
• Project manage consultancy contracts, ensuring clear briefs are set, and key milestones are achieved
• Deliver excellent outputs such as options appraisals, workshops, training and reports for clients

Project support

• To provide practical support to community groups, social enterprises and landowners who are managing land and environmental assets either on an ad-hoc basis or through funded support programmes
• To manage day to day delivery of contracted and funded support programmes

Business development and innovation

• To work with the team to seek out and develop new consultancy opportunities, particularly those that help Shared Assets increase its impact
• To identify, connect, engage and build relationships with others who share our values and mission and who are also working towards a more just and sustainable land system to identify the potential for greater alignment, effectiveness and collaboration.
• To scope out, seek funding for, and implement new products, programmes and services that could generate income for Shared Assets

General

• Contribute to communications and raising the profile of the organisation
• To provide reports and information for the board as required
• Provide support to colleagues where needed, including in the running of events, training and other activities
• To participate and contribute to the development of Shared Assets as an organisation, including being accountable to policies, and helping improve those policies where relevant
• Any other duties as may be required in a small organisation

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To apply, please read the full Recruitment Pack and return a completed application form, which will include uploading your CV, before Monday 29th January 2024. Please feel free to get in touch with Tom Carman for an informal discussion about the role - please email tom@sharedassets.org.uk to arrange a time to speak.