Development Officer Barrow

Cumbria CVS offers help, advice, training and support to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector (VCFSE) throughout Cumbria, offering support to over 2,500+ organisations. We aim to make a real difference across Cumbria in pursuit of our mission to increase Impact, Influence and Investment in and from Cumbria CVS and the Third Sector VCFSE.

Our generous employment benefits include:

· Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution

· Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing

· We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do

· Hybrid/flexible working – a lot of our staff work part time so we are used to different working patterns

· 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

· 5 Additional days off per year

· Company sick pay

· Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development

Join us and help support Cumbrian charities to undertake their critical work responding to emerging needs, helping vulnerable people and improving lives.

Development Officer Barrow – Fixed term until March 2029

Based in Barrow

Do you thrive on helping community organisations grow stronger, more confident, and better connected? If so, this role offers the chance to play a key role in supporting voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups across Barrow.

About the role

As a Development Officer you will work with local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations helping them to grow stronger, more skilled and more sustainable as well as support with the forging of partnerships. You’ll provide practical guidance on governance, funding, planning and volunteer management, while helping groups connect, collaborate and influence wider partnerships like Team Barrow. It’s a hands‑on role at the heart of community development, empowering organisations to make a bigger impact.

Key responsibilities include

• Providing hands‑on support with governance, business planning, funding, and volunteer management
• Helping local organisations collaborate, network, and build long‑term resilience
• Delivering training, events, and practical development opportunities
• Championing the VCFSE sector within Team Barrow, ensuring local voices are heard
• Working closely with colleagues across Cumbria CVS to drive shared goals

If you’re passionate about community impact, skilled at building strong relationships, confident supporting organisations to grow, and eager to make a real difference in Barrow, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.

How to apply

Further details about the role, including the application process, job description and person specification, can be found here on our recruitment website: https://cumbriacvs.org.uk/about-us/jobs-cumbria-cvs

To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please email: hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 7th September 2026, 5pm.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 17th September 2026 .

Cumbria CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

Disabled applicants and veterans who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

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