Recruitment PackProject CoordinatorA message from theChief ExecutiveThank you for expressing an interest in joining the Bolton CVS Team! Thisinformation pack includes key information about our organisation, therole and contact details for more information.Bolton CVS exists to deliver support to Bolton’s voluntary, community andsocial enterprise (VCSE) sector; and to ensure the sector, whereverpossible, is a valued partner in co-designing and co-producing servicesacross our borough. The impact of the VCSE sector extends to all areas of life; deliveringvaluable preventative services that help keep people well, buildingstronger communities and environments and empowering peoplethrough education and training. We want you to help us ensure we havea well-networked, robust and diverse VCSE sector in Bolton, forgenerations to come.It’s important that Bolton CVS ensures the sector has access toinformation, support and connectivity; to effectively plan and buildsustainable, inclusive services that meet the needs of beneficiaries nowand in the future.I want us to continually evolve to meet the needs of people andcommunities across the borough, and I’m excited that we’re able torecruit to this post; creating further opportunities for collaboration,partnership and growth.Bolton CVS is a great team to be part of and we embrace flexible andagile working practices, so that we can provide the best offer we can tothe people that we exist to support.                                I wish you the best of luck in your application.              Dawn                               Dawn Yates-Obé (Chief Executive)A little bit about us...Bolton CVS provides tailored, intensive andquality accredited support to the voluntary,community, and social enterprise sector inBolton. We have an established and nationallyaccredited volunteering services offer, anamazing array of grant and investmentsprogrammes and offer policy, engagement andresearch support services. We champion the roleand need for charities and communityorganisations and share this information throughour communications, our forums, workshops,events and through our one-to-one support withgroups, organisations and communities. We alsoproactively seek opportunities to collaboratewith the 10GM partnership: www.10gm.org.ukTo work alongside Bolton'sVoluntary, Community andSocial Enterprise sector;supporting them to do whatthey exist to do, as well asthey possibly can.CORE PURPOSEOUR VALUESWe are collaboratorsWe mutually build lastingrelationships and shareknowledge to achieve the  greatest impact in ourcommunities.We are evolvingWe proactively seekopportunities to learn,develop new ideas andadapt so that we, andthose we support, respondto change in relevant  andsustainable ways.We are hereWe are committed toproviding timely support toencourage, motivate andguide organisations infurther developing the skillsand confidence to do whatthey do best.We are influencersWe positively contribute todecisions, boldlyadvocating that the VCSEsector is heard and valuedas an equal partner.We are progressiveCollectively, we look to thefuture and explore newways of doing things,  withinclusivity and equity at thecore.At Bolton CVS we recognise that inorder for a VCSE sector to thrive, itmust be connected, supported andengaged. Everything we do focusseson our key strategic priorities of‘building strength’ and ‘buildingcapacity’ in Bolton’s voluntary andcommunity sector and isunderpinned by our four strategicobjectives:  1.Promoting quality and equality inBolton2.Building capacity and strength inBolton3.Influencing change in Bolton4.Preparing for the future in  BoltonWe currently have over 30 employeessupporting our work across allactivities and programmes, and we'regoverned by a Board of 13 Trusteeswho donate their time to providestrategic leadership for theorganisation and assess financial andoperational performance. The work and activity of Bolton CVS isdistributed across 5 key operationalareas:Venue and facilitiesCommunications and eventsFinance and fundingStrategic health and wellbeingVCSE sector capacity building Who we areAbout the roleProject CoordinatorSalary:Hours:Responsible to:Responsible for:Contract:£32,208 (FTE = 35hours p/w) plus 7% pensioncontribution & health package & hybrid workingoptions (plus pay award pending). 21-35 hours/week - Flexible and HybridStrategic Partnerships ManagerStaff and/or volunteers as appropriateFixed term 12 months minimum (subject tofunding)Why this role is importantAt Bolton CVS, we are evolving! As we grow, develop and stretch; we areexploring new ways we can work alongside Bolton’s VCSE sector, supportingthem to deliver their life enhancing work across our communities. In order to beas agile and responsive as we can, we are recruiting a Project Coordinator;someone who can lead and support the development of, often new anduntested, projects and initiatives. The Project Coordinator is a critical member of the Bolton CVS team, enablingus to be responsive and effectively support the delivery of partnership projects,as well as proactively explore and co-create new opportunities.About the roleRole SummaryProjects will be a combination of existing, new, developmental, cross-sectorand could have a ‘test & learn’ ethos. You will keep projects on-track, organisedand connected to their objectives; whilst developing and maintaining positivestakeholder relationships. As Project Coordinator, you will provide administrative and facilitative supportto project specific steering groups. You will go beyond this, being the mainpoint of contact, shaping and driving projects forward, engaging VCSE sectorcolleagues and communities, developing and maintaining relationships andinfluencing change as appropriate.You will collate data and information to create thematic stakeholderinformation and highlight the opportunities and challenges you identify. You can expect variety as the projects will have different lengths, aims, andlevels of involvement from Bolton CVS. The role will involve working withorganisations across Bolton, possibly Greater Manchester, and you will activelybuild networks so you can influence and create opportunities. About the roleRole SummaryYou will work across a variety of thematic areas, for example, current projectsfocus on social enterprises, voice and influence capacity building, wellbeingand health and social economy development. You do not need to be aspecialist in all, or indeed any, of these areas as the knowledgeable andexperienced Bolton CVS team, and partners, will be on hand to help developyour understanding and networks but you will be expected to be curious,assimilate new information quickly and work at pace in new areas.The role will work alongside project delivery staff, steering group members, theBolton CVS Finance Team, VCSE partner organisations, and other cross-sectorstakeholders, including commissioners. The information you develop will be key to monitoring and tracking theprojects’ successes and reporting back to funders, members, stakeholders andthe public as appropriate. Administration duties will be varied and couldinclude: creating processes, keeping databases and spreadsheets up to date,supporting steering groups/committees, creating reports and papers, creatingsocial media content and developing newsletters.About the roleWho we're looking forExperience of working within the voluntary, community and social enterprisesector would be an advantage as would experience of supportingsuccessful partnerships and cross-sector projects.We are looking for someone with a passion for understanding andassimilating new information and knowledge, who has a keen attention todetail, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture. Experience of effective project coordination/management is essential,alongside flexibility, tenacity, an outcomes-focus, and an ability to prioritiseand manage multiple demands/pressures. You will need to be confident in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams,PowerPoint and databases and have experience of collating and formattingdata to influence and inform. Experience of supporting a steering group/committee (or similar) withadministration (minutes, venue, times, agendas, action trackers etc.) wouldbe an advantage. You will be able to hold a room, facilitate discussions and engage with avariety of people at different levels, influencing change and decisionmaking, driving projects forward. Experience in developing systems and processes in new/existing projectsand tracking budgets would be an advantage. You will have anunderstanding of measuring impact and reporting to investors. You will have a flexible approach to work, undertaking training to enhanceyour skills and fulfil other duties as required.About the roleRecruitment InformationIf you believe you can fulfil the role summary, we’d love to hear from you!Please email a Supporting Statement which describes how you meet the thingswe’re looking for, plus your CV (2 pages max) to recruitment@boltoncvs.org.uk.The closing date is midnight on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 2nd October 2025, at TheBolton Hub. If you will not be available on this date, please note this in yoursupporting statement. Although we cannot guarantee, we will endeavour toaccommodate an alternative interview date. For an informal conversation regarding this post, please contactrecruitment@boltoncvs.org.uk before submitting your documentation. At Bolton CVS we are passionate about ensuring that everyone has a fairchance and that they are treated equally. As an employer, we actively seek toensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve, recognising thatthis makes us better able to understand their needs and priorities. We respectand celebrate everyone’s differences and do not discriminate against peopleon the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civilpartnership, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. We work hard tocreate supportive, accessible environments and actively challenge inequality.If you should require access to these documents in alternative formats, or ifyou have comments that would support us to improve access to ourapplication processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us viarecruitment@boltoncvs.org.uk or telephone us on 01204 546 010.About the roleEquity, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want to make the work we are doing around Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &Belonging (EDIB) relevant to us. We are committed to being an example to the VCSE sector by applying bestworking practices in all areas of work. This is why we need to ensure that webetter understand and reflect on the communities we support. We ask you to complete this form and submit this survey to us. All datacollected will be anonymous and used to help shape our EDIB Strategy. If you have any questions or further feedback, please do not hesitate to contactBolton CVS via recruitment@boltoncvs.org.ukBolton CVSThe Bolton HubBold StreetBoltonBL1 1LSContact usemail:web:tel:recruitment@boltoncvs.org.ukwww.boltoncvs.org.uk01204 546 010