Community Action Network

3 job(s) at Community Action Network

Community Action Network
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about empowering young people to make a difference in their communities? Do you believe in the power of volunteering to build confidence, skills, and stronger local networks? Can you create exciting and meaningful volunteering opportunities that inspire -year-olds across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? We re looking for a warm, enthusiastic and organised individual to lead our Young Volunteers programme. You ll be the driving force behind engaging young people, working closely with schools, youth groups, and voluntary organisations to connect them with impactful volunteer roles. In this varied and rewarding role, you ll build partnerships, deliver outreach events, and help shape a more inclusive volunteering landscape. You ll be part of a supportive, ambitious charity committed to empowering the voluntary sector and involving communities in positive change. About you You ll really understand the value of volunteering and have experience promoting, recruiting, and supporting volunteers. As a people person with excellent interpersonal skills, you ll be confident building strong, professional relationships with a wide range of partners especially young people and community organisations. You ll be experienced in organising events and training workshops, enthusiastic about youth engagement, and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. What we can offer in return In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.
Community Action Network
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
The Role: Are you passionate about helping voluntary and community groups in the BCP Council area to survive and thrive? Can you effectively share your skills and expertise in running such groups with them? You will be delivering information, advice, guidance, and bespoke support along with training as appropriate on the legal, income generation, technical and good practice aspects of running a VCS organisation. You ll be joining a flexible, innovative, and friendly team. Key Responsibilities: Support and advise new and existing VCS organisations on governance, legal structures, trustee roles, strategic planning, and compliance. Provide tailored funding guidance, helping groups identify and access relevant grants, contracts, trading opportunities, and donor support. Develop and deliver training and resources, including webinars, model policies, and toolkits to strengthen organisational capacity. Facilitate collaboration and partnerships across the sector, encouraging shared learning, co-design, and collective action to meet community needs. Maintain strong networks and communication channels, offering one-to-one support, signposting to specialist services, and promoting the sector to stakeholders. About you You will have extensive knowledge of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and an awareness of the changing environment for local communities and voluntary organisations and the challenges they face. As a people person with great interpersonal skills, you ll be able to build and maintain excellent professional relationships delivering bespoke support, which enables the local VCS to fulfil their missions more effectively, improve performance and governance and become stronger, safer, and more sustainable. What we can offer in return In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.
Community Action Network
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Location: Northmead House, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset CAN operates hybrid working Hours : 37 hours per week Salary £45,000 £50,000 per annum Contract length: 1 Year initially Closing date: 5th November midday Interviews : 14th November ONLINE The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Deputy Chief Executive to join our Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will work closely with our Chief Executive to ensure our internal governance, planning, and systems are robust and future-ready. About CAN (Community Action Network): CAN is a respected local infrastructure charity proudly holding the NAVCA Quality Award. We are a membership-led organisation committed to strengthening Dorset s voluntary and community sector. Our mission is to serve and champion local charities and community groups, helping to build strong, healthy, diverse, and thriving communities. We hold two national quality assurance awards and our work is underpinned by NAVCA s four functions of a Local Infrastructure Charity: Leadership and advocacy Partnerships and collaboration Capacity building Volunteering Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the organisation. Drive performance by setting clear expectations and evaluating outcomes. Contribute to the delivery of our strategic plan, Action With Heart , aligning with our vision, mission, and values. Act as a key ambassador and representative for CAN, deputising for the Chief Executive as required. Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to identify and secure new income streams, strengthening our financial sustainability. About You: You are an experienced leader with a passion for the voluntary and community sector. You bring: Proven experience in strategic planning, governance, and performance management. Strong financial acumen and a track record of income generation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A collaborative and values-driven approach to leadership. Why Join Us? At CAN, you ll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in Dorset. We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to shape the future of a vital local charity. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.