Development Manager
Salary £ 36,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
Home based prefered location North East and Midlands
Vacancy listed 04/03/2025
Application deadline 24/03/2025
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ABOUT US

DMWS is an international charity that has been providing medical welfare support to the military community for over 80 years. Our services are available to veterans, reservists, tri-service serving personnel and their families/carers. We are now recruiting for a Development Manager, who will be home based, with a preference for North East and Midlands, with significant travel required. 

YOUR PURPOSE

To research, develop and secure projects and opportunities that deliver DMWS charitable objectives throughout England and Wales. This involves connecting with NHS organisations and other frontline services where we can deliver our wellbeing support as well as securing funding through avenues that include Trust and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships or contract opportunities. The aim being to increase DMWS footprint, increase funding and support more frontline beneficiaries.
 
Stakeholder management and project management will  be key as you will also be responsible for overseeing selected key projects/services delivered by DMWS. This will involve managing cross sector partnerships and collaborations. Travel throughout England and Wales and some overnight stays will be required. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle which is required for this role.

For more information on the position, please read our Welfare Officer Job Description Development Manager

Applications close on Monday 24th March 2025

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments.  Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early and feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend interviews.


Benefits

We offer employees the following benefits: -
• Annual Leave: We give employees 30 days a year annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata'd for part-time employees).
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. You will make a minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match. Contributions will be matched up to 6% by DMWS.
• Death in Service Scheme: Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries - subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Working: All flexible working requests are considered - many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home.
• Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and on-line help and support around health and well-being matters.
• Work-based Parking/Mileage: For those who pay to park at their work-base, fees are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period.
• Staff Recognition: Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards.
• Personal Development Programme: DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training.
• Above all, being part of the DMWS team means that you are making a difference to the lives of those working on the frontline.
• Great training opportunities
• £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses. (As long as they are only needed for DSE use and not otherwise needed on a standard prescription).
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits

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