Network Coordinator (Business Support Assistant)

The Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) Mental Health Transformation Team are looking for an individual to join our team to run the Sussex VCSE Mental Health Network. The network brings together voluntary organisations across Sussex to enable them to be part of the transformation of adult mental health services. As network coordinator you would be responsible for the day to day running of the network and for organising network events and comms.

Your role will include:

• Managing network membership, including developing strategies to increase numbers, and actively going out and finding smaller community groups and social enterprises that are not currently members.
• Leading on event planning, including organising, and promoting online and in person events such as webinars and network meetings.
• Leading on network comms, including running the network social media channels and producing the network newsletter.

What you will bring:

• Experience of running networks, clubs, or partnership groups, bringing organisations together around a shared purpose.
• Experience of engaging with and developing relationships with a diverse range of organisations.
• Experience of disseminating information clearly, creatively, and effectively with different audiences.
• Experience of producing social media content.
• Excellent writing skills, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to work autonomously and in a proactive manner.

In return for joining us, we can offer you a Health Care Cash Back Scheme, a local and national discount card, £100 reward for passing your probationary period and a supportive working environment within a modern and forward-thinking workplace.

Please contact Andrea.Potter@VCSE-MHTransformation.org for further information about the role

Our Values
Southdown is a psychologically informed organisation where the well-being and happiness of our employees’ matter. We’re committed to creating a positive and compassionate work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and inspired to do their best. In addition, we’re a family-friendly employer that recognises the importance of a work-life balance. If you share our values and want to work for an organisation that helps change lives for the better, we want to hear from you.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are fully committed to supporting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and welcome applications from all candidates that meet our job specifications.  If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, do get in contact with us at jobs@southdown.org  as we are always happy to discuss (or arrange a discussion with the recruiting manager) to explore if any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

Please note: The job title of Business Support Assistant is currently under consultation with staff, and proposals are in place to implement changes. The title currently in use is Network Coordinator.

Closing Date: 10^th December 2024

Date interviews to be held: 17^th December 2024

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