CASBA Advocacy: Closing date: 5 October

This is an exciting opportunity to join us in this newly created role working alongside the CEO in the management and development of CASBA. We have just been awarded our sector’s quality standard, the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) and we are looking for someone to support the continuous improvements that drives improved outcomes for citizens with learning disabilities.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday

Salary: £17,027 to £20,067.57 (pro rata) for 22.5 hours (£28,000 to £33,000 Full Time Equivalent based on 37 hours) depending on experience

Location: Hybrid, flexible working in agreement with CEO and in line with business needs

You will undertake an analysis of performance and recommend service changes and improvements to increase user and funder outcomes, increase satisfaction and the perceived value of the service. You will also produce and present reports and updates to CEO, to support internal strategic and performance review processes (including to the Board) and with internal development work groups.
The job holder will be responsible for all operational and service delivery functions, including the management and supervision of staff, interns and volunteers. The role will support our fundraising function.

About the person

The successful candidate will have experience of leading and managing teams, together with a proven ability of developing and implementing robust systems, policies and procedures. We would like you to have an understanding of advocacy through lived or worked experience.

You will have:

excellent communication skills, both written and oral
experience of communicating with and relating to people who have complex communication needs
effective planning and organisational skills
excellent problem solving skills
ability to manage a variety of relationships with clients, partners, staff and funders
ability to work flexibly and under pressure
Why us

This is an exciting time to be joining CASBA, you’ll really be able to make a difference in your work and for our people. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan due for publication shortly, we will move to fully accessible offices in the Autumn, we have just rebranded and have many exciting projects and partnerships on the horizon.

Citizens are at the heart of our work and CASBA is making an amazing impact in our local community. Join us to be part of it.

What we offer

We offer hybrid and flexible working, including the opportunity to work compressed hours and if required term-time only options. We also offer a generous holiday allowance (up to 30 days) Entitlement increases with service, and pension contributions.

To Apply

Please go to www.casba.org.uk where you will be directed to the website of our recruitment consultants Limelite to complete the application form.

Closing date: Thursday 5th October