We're recruiting for someone to lead our Capacity Building & Standards (CB&S) function on a maternity cover contract.
The CB&S function aims to build the capacity of organisations and institutions to embed the processes, skills, structures and cultures needed for effective public engagement in decision making. This includes work in the public, private and third sectors.On a practical level this includes developing and delivering training courses and mentoring programmes; setting up and supporting networks; authoring good practice guides and thought leadership pieces; being responsible for our Knowledge Base and tools; leading sector-wide standards development; and, managing and other programmes and projects that supports the embedding of public participation and engagement in the UK.
In this role you will lead the CB&S team in the development, design and delivery of impactful and sustainable capacity building and standards setting programmes and projects. You will oversee the work of the function and quality direct work of around 10 people (both CB&S team and cross-function roles). You will be a member of our management team, be accountable for the function achieving its objectives, report on function performance to the board and oversee the implementation of our impact framework supported by the impact working group.
We work across the UK, with offices in Belfast and London. Many of our staff work from home across the UK or in a hybrid pattern, rather than being based at one of our offices, though we meet up regularly as a team
Salary band: £72,100 pro-rata
Location: Flexible. Must be comfortable with regular travel both for project work and Involve team activities. Must be able to travel across the UK.
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) or 0.8 full time equivalent (28 hours a week)
Download the job description to read more about the role, its responsibilities, and the competencies we're looking for. You'll find the job description at the bottom of this page.
How to apply
Apply online via the link below. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd April at midday.
The online application form will ask you a series of questions:
- How you heard about this job
- Personal details
- Diversity monitoring (this section is optional)
Application form:
- Please answer three questions:
- Why are you interested in this role (max 300 words/1700 characters)?
- What experience do you bring, relevant to the essential competencies in the job description? Please note that we are interested in any experience that demonstrates your suitability for the role (it may be in a work or voluntary capacity) (max 500 words/3000 characters)
- Is there anything else that you would like us to know to support your application?
- You'll be asked to upload a CV of no more than two sides of A4.
- We will also ask if you used AI to support your application, and if so, how. This will not prejudice the application if used appropriately and transparently
- References.
- Declaration.
If you are unable to complete your application via the online form, please contact us at [email protected]
Selection process and key dates
Your application will be blind reviewed, to reduce the impact of subconscious bias in the application review process.
Your personal details and diversity monitoring information will not be seen by the assessor.
References will only be taken up upon appointment.
This post is only open to candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
We’re actively building a diverse team and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they work with. We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process, and to working arrangements, according to your needs. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will explain what the interview process will involve in advance and check with you if we need to make any adjustments so that you can interview fairly and comfortably. We will also cover any reasonable expenses to enable you to attend the interview.
Closing date: Midday (12:00 pm) on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
Applications submitted after this date and time will not be considered.
We will be holding a drop in info session on Monday 14th April 2025 at 4pm where prospective applicants can find out more about the role and ask questions. If interested, please request an invite by emailing [email protected]. We will not be offering any one-to-one sessions to discuss the role.
Interviews will take place Monday 28th April to Wednesday 30th April 2025 via Zoom. There maybe a second interview before the final decision.
Shortlisted candidates can expect to hear by Friday 25th April 2025 if they are being invited to interview.