West Devon Council for Voluntary Services (CVS), based in Okehampton, is currently seeking to recruit a new Chief Officer to follow the retirement of its current post-holder in March 2025 after almost 25 years in the role.
The closing date for applications is midday (12 noon) on Friday 17th January 2025.
This is a permanent, part-time position, 16-18 hours per week over 3-4 days. The salary is £36, 296 – £38,296 (full-time equivalent pro-rata). The charity anticipates a 3-month handover period with its current Chief Officer and a further 6-month probationary period.
West Devon CVS is an organisation dedicated to helping individuals, not-for-profit groups and community enterprises bring about positive change and build stronger communities.
The CVS facilitates collaboration, offers development support, and provides leadership and advocacy that enables individuals and organisations to take action within the local communities it serves. The CVS also promotes active citizenship and volunteering. It is a registered charity (number 1119730) and its funders include West Devon Borough Council and Devon County Council.
The post of Chief Officer is a wide-ranging role which will require someone with a passion for the role of communities, adept and agile in relationship and people management, and bold and confident in the furtherance of the aims and objectives of the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in West Devon.
Further information, including a recruitment pack for candidates, is available on the West Devon Council for Voluntary Services website.
