Senior Capacity Building Development Officer (Active Communities)

e are looking for an experienced, values-driven development professional to lead Bury VCFA's Active Communities work. This senior role will strengthen community capacity, participation and influence through place-based working, civic engagement and high-quality support for voluntary, community and faith sector (VCSE) organisations.

You will lead a small team within the Capacity Building service, overseeing a high-quality training and development programme for community groups. The role includes leading neighbourhood work through Community Connector networks and supporting community voice, ensuring lived experience shapes decisions, services and reform. This is a leadership role requiring strong partnership working to support the VCSE sector, empower communities and build long-term resilience.

• Employer: Bury VCFA
• Locations: Bury
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Working Hours: Full-Time

To apply for this position, please submit:

• Your CV (2 pages max)
• A supporting statement which describes how you meet each of the competencies in the person specification (2 pages max)
• Please return your CV and supporting statement to by midnight Sunday 12th July 2026.
• Interviews will take place on either the 21st or 23rd of July at VCFA Offices (in person)

• Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026 at 12:00pm
• Anticipated Interviews Week Commencing: Monday, July 20, 2026 - 12:00
• Employee Benefits: 5% Pension Contribution22 Days annual leave + 3 concessionary days + bank holidays
• Working Pattern Details: Hybrid (Home / Office / Community) Occasional evening or weekend work
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes