Main Purpose of Job:

1. Reporting directly to the management committee, the Development Officer  will lead and manage the organisation in meeting its vision and values, providing services and support, policy and representation, partnership and co-operation.
2. To be responsible for the delivery and development of the Forum s strategic plan alongside the management committee, and its translation into manageable operational plans for all the Forum s teams and services.
3. To be responsible for the all aspects of the day to management of the Forum s work; strategic management (including financial), administration, fundraising, personnel and service delivery
   

A.  Working with the Management Committee (MC)

1. To ensure that MC meetings are properly serviced, supplied with relevant background papers and that agendas serve and reflect appropriate planning cycles.
2. To ensure MC members are aware of relevant changes in law, codes of practice on matters such as charity and company requirements and volunteers; and report to them regularly on all relevant matters to allow them to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
3. To support the MC operate as effectively as possible, organising induction or training procedures as necessary, and advising on MC size and recruitment, whether by election or co-option, as required.
4. To attend meetings of the MC and its sub-committees as required
5. To serve as Company Secretary for the forum .

B.  Management and Services

1. To be responsible for all personnel management functions; recruitment, selection, supervision and appraisal systems, training and development plans, personnel records, etc.
2. To be responsible for line management and co-ordination of the 3 the forum  teams (development, policy and information) to ensure excellent communication and cross-team working in service delivery.
3. To be responsible for line management of the Finance & Admin worker and any future central services staff.
4. To ensure that all personnel practices (recruitment, induction, grievance and disciplinary, appraisal etc) are transparent and in line with equal opportunities practice
5. To provide a leadership style which encourages open two-way communication at all levels and makes all staff, volunteers and MC members feel valued and supported.
6. To oversee the initiation and development of all projects, activities and services, delegating responsibility for delivery of these to staff as appropriate.
7. To communicate and plan the development of all activities with staff as appropriate.
8. Ensure that all monitoring information is maintained and used for review and evaluation purposes.

C.  Financial Management

1. Together with the treasurer, and finance & admin worker ensure that all systems of financial management and planning are appropriate for the development of the organisation.
2. To provide regular budgetary information and reports on the organisation's finances to the MC and be responsible to the MC for the overall financial health of the organisation.
3. To coordinate the preparation of the annual budget for submission to the MC and ensure that expenditure is controlled in line with this budget, once approved.
4. To prepare and present materials for the annual audit of accounts.

D.  Fundraising

1. To ensure that the organisation has the resources to carry out its existing or planned activities by developing and working to a fundraising strategy, covering a diverse range of funders and/or income generation.
2. To ensure the fundraising plan is fully implemented, and that applications are made and tracked in a systematic way
3. To ensure all grants and contracts are monitored with respect to spend against budget and meeting of targets and that reports are presented appropriately to funding bodies.

E.  Public Relations

1. To foster and develop significant relations and partnerships with relevant public private and voluntary organisations in a local, regional and national arena, as appropriate.
2. To serve on appropriate steering groups, advisory panels and committees to represent the views of the forum  and its member organisations in strategy and policy development at a senior level.
3. To ensure that the organisation produces, distributes and develops appropriate publicity material, including its newsletter and internet website.
4. To take the lead role in being the press contact and spokesperson for the forum  on matters of policy.
5. To keep up to date with key policy developments which affect the forum  and its member organisations.

F.  Other

1. To ensure that the organisation discharges its constitutional and legal obligations and complies with all health and safety at work requirements, including the safety and maintenance of the premises.
2. To ensure (with other staff) compliance with standards and guidelines adopted by the Charity Commission, Companies House, Community Fund, and other appropriate bodies.
3. To undertake any other reasonable tasks at the request of the Chair or Management Committee.