VACANCY: Dovecote Voluntary Parent Committee - Deputy Charity Development Manager

Job title: Deputy Charity Development Manager

Role summary: At Dovecote Children & Families Project, we are looking for a Deputy Charity Development Manager to join our team.

Pay Rate: £38480 per annum £22500 per rota - Increasing to £27000 pro rata after six months

Hours: Part-Time - 25 hours per week for the first 6 months increasing to 30 hours per week. Term Time on completion of successful probationary period.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Charity Development Manage to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for support the strategic growth and long-term sustainability of the charity's services and fundraising efforts. As Deputy Charity Development Manager at Dovecote Children & Families project you will play a key role in you will help lead a small, dedicated team in delivering impactful campaigns and high-quality frontline services for vulnerable children and families.

Dovecote Children & Families project is a small but ambitious charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families in Blackbird Leys and surrounding areas. We offer practical, emotional, and developmental support to help families overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Our work is rooted in the community, and we pride ourselves on being compassionate, flexible, and responsive to the needs of those we serve Our success is driven by our talented and dedicated team of professionals who work together to achieve our goals.

• Service Development & Delivery
• Collaboration & Strategic Input
• Operational Support & Leadership
• Communications & Marketing
• Monitoring & Evaluation

• Passionate about social justice and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused.
• Empathetic and approachable, with strong emotional intelligence.
• Committed to the values of inclusivity, dignity, and respect.

To apply, please email to request an application pack, then submit a cover letter explaining your qualifications and how you can contribute to our team. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and deliver a 10-minute presentation.