We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
Through funding, support to develop, and influencing policy and practice we help small and local charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs) thrive, communities grow stronger, and people overcome complex issues and barriers so they can transform their lives.
We have a team of 11 Managers who are responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships with charitable partners and collaborating charities across England and Wales. With a significant focus on organisational development as a Foundation, the Manager supports funded partners in becoming more resilient and stronger so they can thrive beyond the period of their relationship with us. They do this by building trusted relationships with organisations to support them in identifying their most pressing organisational challenges; and help them overcome the challenges by building the knowledge, skills and capabilities of staff and trustees. They work with charities, CICs, or collaborating charities to identify the most appropriate form of support to respond to the identified priorities.
There is currently one Manager who covers the Northwest Region (excluding Cumbria). However, we are now seeking expressions of Interest from people who may be interested in joining us as a part-time (3 days per week) secondment to cover Merseyside, Cheshire, Halton and Warrington until December 2026.
The secondee will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including connecting with networks to identify and optimise collaborative learning and sharing practice. The postholder will also play a pivotal role in sharing learning, intelligence and insights to ensure the Foundations’ strategy development, delivery and relationship with the Lloyds Banking Group consider regional needs and the operating contexts of our funded partners.
Further information :
- Information about LBFEW and our approach to supporting our charity partners can be found on our Website: Development.
- Information on the job description and person specification: Job description
- When you submit your application online you will also be asked to complete our equal opportunities form. Please refer to the attached document for more information: Equal Opportunities.docx.
What we can offer:
- A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support to develop your skills.
- We will provide resources to backfill your current post, and we will wait for you to recruit/induct someone to do that.
- We will provide you with 4 ‘keeping in touch’ days per annum so you are able to stay in touch with your organisation.
If you would like to have an informal chat about this role with either Ella (Manager for North West) or Michele (Head of Grants, North of England and Wales, please visit Calendly to book a time.
Please ensure you have discussed and have the approval of your CEO/Trustees before submitting an application. Your application must be submitted no later than midnight on Monday, 20th January 2025.
The first-round interviews will take place in Northwest on February 4th and 6th, 2025. We anticipate that the second-stage interviews will take place remotely the following week.
