Job Details
Title
Development Manager (Scotland)Type
Permanent, Part TimeLocation
Coalburn, Lanarkshire with travel across the coalfield region (minimum 1 day per week in the office)Hours
22.5 hours per week, days to be agreedSalary
£24,472 per annum-
Benefits
- 29 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave (pro rata)
- Pension
- Westfield Health
- Free onsite parking and other benefits
Job Description
Posted on July 1, 2025
Are you looking for a role to develop your background in partnership working, identifying and developing funding opportunities and working with others to help them reach their potential?
CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.
We are looking for a development manager with a range of skills and experience to support other mining charities develop a sustainable future. You will have a background in partnership working and developing funding opportunities, as well as a good understanding of charity governance.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in community development with a good knowledge of the charity sector.
As Development Manager, you will:
- Support mining charities to develop business plans and budgeting and help them to identify funding opportunities and develop funding proposals.
- Provide secretariat services to mining related regional grant making charities.
- Contribute to the development of and promote the organisations support offer for other mining charities, seeking new methods of supporting local trustees.
- Support the recruitment and training of local trustees and officers, encouraging good governance
- Develop local partnership working with other voluntary sector organisations, tiers of local government and local communities.
- Ensure the organisation interests and responsibilities in partner charities are retained and fulfilled.
- Represent the organisation with external parties, including, welfare charities, councils and local authorities as required
The essential qualities, skills and experience you will need to apply for this role:
- Experience of community development and / or business development and an understanding of business planning and budgets
- Experience of identifying and applying for funding on a national, regional, or local level.
- Proven experience of working in the charity sector with a good understanding of governance requirements and the challenges facing the sector.
- Proven experience in building confidence and a positive reputation with stakeholders.
- Ability to be self-motivated, with good personal organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to resolve problems in a logical, proactive, practical and positive manner
- Ability to take initiative with a practical, ‘hands on’ approach to work
- A valid driving licence and own transport with the flexibility for some travel
How to apply
Please follow this link to apply: https://ciswo.bamboohr.com/careers/25?source=aWQ9MTA%3D
Job Details
Title
Administration Assistant to the SMT (Maternity Cover)Type
Administration Assistant to the SMT (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)Location
Head Office, Whiston, Rotherham (office-based)Hours
Part time – 25 hours per week over a minimum of 4 days, including Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (exact hours to be agreed with the candidate)Salary
£19,349 per annum-
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Salary sacrifice pension with generous employer contribution
- Westfield Health
- Free onsite parking and other benefits
Job Description
Posted on September 19, 2025
We are currently recruiting for a maternity cover for our Senior Management Team Assistant position based at our Head Office in Whiston, Rotherham. The role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and organisational support to members of the senior management team, ensuring the smooth running of projects, meetings, and wider operational activity.
You will support the senior management team with a wide range of administration tasks including diary and calendar management, scheduling internal and external meetings, preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, tracking actions, and coordinating logistics such as travel, accommodation and hospitality. You will also be responsible for producing reports, presentations and briefs, collating and analysing information, maintaining electronic and paper filing systems, and ensuring compliance with data protection and quality control standards.
You will have excellent administrative skills, including strong document formatting and minute-taking, and experience of supporting senior management. You will be highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise your workload effectively, with excellent IT skills and the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with discretion and the ability to deal with sensitive information confidentially.
The role will also involve supporting wider organisational activities, such as helping to maintain effective office operations including greeting visitors, dealing with incoming and outgoing post, and providing telephone support. You may also be required to provide cover for the Directorate Assistant during periods of absence.
Experience in the charity or social care sector, along with project management would be desirable but not essential.
A valid driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential for this role.
Please note this is an office-based role (with some UK travel to support with meetings).
How to Apply
· Internal applicants: Please complete the Expression of Interest Form available on PeopleHR and submit it to HR@ciswo.org.uk.
· External applicants: Please apply directly via our online application portal using the link below:
Job Details
Title
Administration Assistant (Mansfield)Type
Permanent, part-time (30 hours a week)Location
Mansfield (office-based)Hours
30 hours per week, 9am - 5pm four days a week (to include Monday, Thursday, Friday and one other day to be agreed)Salary
£19,641 per annum-
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension
- Westfield Health
- Free onsite parking and other benefits
Job Description
Posted on August 20, 2025
CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.
We are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant for our Mansfield office. The role will involve providing comprehensive administrative support to CISWO’s regional personal welfare service, working as part of a team supporting former miner workers and their families.
Please note this is an office based role.
As Administration Assistant, you will:
- Provide administrative support for the office, including taking detailed referrals from individuals via telephone/email/website or visits to the office, maintaining and updating the organisation’s databases
- Prepare paperwork to support the personal welfare team in dealing with client enquiries and home visits.
- Respond and process general enquiries from individuals and partner agencies including other mining charities
- Handle front line telephone enquiries and visitors to the office
- Deliver a full range of office skills to a high standard including producing letters and reports, photocopying, scanning, filing, archiving and dealing with the incoming and outgoing post.
- Help to maintain general office systems and support the region with telephone/email messaging and diary updates.
The essential qualities, skills and experience you will need to apply for this role:
You should have excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages and databases, excellent communication and customer service skills, good attention to detail and problem solving skills, a good understanding of confidentiality, and experience of dealing with sensitive issues. You will also have a good standard of education in maths and English and have the ability to prepare reports, arrange and organise meetings when required. Experience of working in a busy office is essential.
Experience of working in the social care sector and a knowledge and understanding of the issues facing former mineworkers and mining communities would be desirable although not essential. Additionally a higher education certificate/qualification in administration would also be of benefit such as NVQ level 3.
Please read the job brief for detailed information on the responsibilities of the role, and the skills, qualifications, and experience required.
How to apply
For internal applicants, please complete an Expression of Interest Form available on PeopleHR and send to HR@ciswo.org.uk
For external applicants, please apply directly through our application portal using this link: https://ciswo.bamboohr.com/careers/26?source=aWQ9MTA%3D