Social Enterprise Development Manager
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Social Enterprise Development Manager
Recovery Central, 9 Allcock Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4DY
£24,000 - £28,000 per annum pro-rata (+ Bonus scheme)
Permanent/Full Time
Chief Executive
31st of May at 5pm (Interviews will be held during week commencing 4th – 9th June)
This post is part funded by the National Lottery through the Reaching Communities Fund.
Introduction
Are you interested in helping us develop a number of brand new social enterprise businesses in the heart of the
Digbeth Social Enterprise Quarter in Birmingham?
Would you relish the opportunity to combine your business development and management skills to help new
entrepreneurs bring their amazing ideas to market?
Would you be inspired by working for an award-winning organisation where all the hard won profits are re-invested
back in to support those most in need in our community?
Would you like to be part of a team that empowers people to explore their dreams and aspirations and them
support them to bring these to reality by helping them build their own enterprises?
You will have the opportunity to shape and develop these new enterprises from scratch, supporting our ambition to
put the Changes UK brand firmly on the Social Enterprise map with businesses and services that continue to provide
high quality services to the local community at affordable prices.
The long-term aim of this role will be to maximize the commercial potential of Recovery Central as:
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A hub of creative social enterprise activity, where the recovery community develops
A Conference Centre, including hospitality and banqueting facilities
A Community Centre with a cafe and dry bar
The Recovery Central Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development of new and existing social
enterprises, the surpluses of which will be returned to Changes UK to finance the delivery of its care services,
supporting people in abstinence based recovery from addiction.
Key job responsibilities and duties:
1. Supporting the development of new social enterprises, from exploring initial ideas through to delivery in the
marketplace.
2. Supporting the development of all Changes UK’s existing social enterprises, ensuring quality of work and
maximising income
3. Providing analysis – including feasibility information – about new ideas for social enterprises
4. Providing advice on small business development, funding and sponsorship opportunities as appropriate
5. Agreeing and supporting the management of financial planning, business strategies and marketing strategies
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Preparing and presenting reports to the Chief Executive, the Board of Trustees and funding bodies as required
Keeping statistical and financial reports
Assessing and improving profitability
Liaising with customers, employees, volunteers, suppliers and sales representatives.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Successful candidate will have a relevant degree or experience in business development, but most of all you MUST
have hands on experience and share passion for supporting/developing/establishing small businesses and/or social
enterprises.
Experience in marketing, communication, business planning, strategy and finance planning is essential.
We are looking for an experienced and innovative manager, who will be used to provide much needed specialist
services for people in Birmingham and Solihull seeking to build new lives free from addiction.
You will need to be a confident communicator, who is not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, whilst
proven leadership experience and skills are essential.
About You
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Ability to support and motivate people
Good financial planning and reporting skills
Work to our values of inspiring, supporting and putting people first
A committed desire to develop yourself and those around you
Demonstrate excellent customer service practice and skills first hand
Hours of Work
This is a permanent role that will require flexibility in terms of working hours, in order to provide the right support at
the right time.
Transport Requirements
Full driving licence and car owner essential
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your applications using our online form on
www.changesuk.org website.