Strategic Support Officer

Main Purposes of the Post To provide proactive and effective support to the Chief Executive Officer and Strategic Leads in the delivery of Salford CVS’s strategic work, ensuring the smooth running of strategic meetings, forums and events. You will help enable the voice and influence of the VCSE sector, facilitate two-way communication between the sector and strategic partners, and produce timely, accurate briefings, content and monitoring that tell the story of our strategic work and the impact it is making. Hours: 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks), Monday to Friday (core hours are worked between 8am and 6pm). Contract: Initial 12-month fixed-term contract, subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS 28 days’ holiday – rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time) Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service Pension scheme – with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution) Cycle to Work scheme Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual) RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual) Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training) A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same. For more information and to apply, visit our website via the ‘apply’ button. Closing date: Noon on Monday 3rd August 2026. Interviews will take place in person at Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles on Tuesday 18th August 2026.