Job description Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS) is a registered local charity with over 30 years of experience supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing and, since 2012, in Hounslow. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for less advantaged individuals by empowering local charities and volunteer organisations. In this rapidly changing world where our sector continues to face many challenges and take on new opportunities, it is highly appropriate that Ealing CVS undertake reviewing and planning for the next three years. Consulting with our stakeholders has been a refreshing process. It has allowed us to study how well we delivered our core themes developing, connecting, representing, and innovating with the third sector in Ealing and Hounslow - and to establish new and more relevant work themes for future delivery. Ealing CVS is a second-tier organisation that works with local charities and voluntary organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Its overall aim is to provide a professional and effective service to local voluntary organisations through assistance, forming consortia, and bidding for major tranches of funding aimed at improving the lives of the local communities. This is an entry level role with training provided. Role Overview: Provide infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and social enterprises. Engage in one-on-one and outreach meetings to better support community needs. Develop and manage VCSE networks focusing on key themes like Children, Families, and Young People, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Isolation, and Safeguarding. Key Responsibilities: Develop and oversee the implementation of detailed work plans for the development and funding advice service. Assist VCS organisations with monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating their impact. Provide guidance on funding streams, review proposals, and offer feedback. Advise on legal structures, policies, and charity registration processes. Planned and delivered training programs in collaboration with EHCVS staff or external trainers. Promote best practices and support the development of business plans, fundraising strategies, and quality assurance policies. For more information see our recruitment pack