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      "title": "Co-operative Development Worker",
      "content_html": "\u003cp\u003eAre you passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and\nsustainable development?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are looking for a dynamic and motivated Co-operative Development Worker to\njoin our team. In this role, you will be working to support the growth and\nsustainability of cooperatives and community-owned businesses, contributing to a\nmore equitable and inclusive economy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the establishment of new co-operatives: Provide advice and guidance to\nindividuals or groups wishing to set up a co-operative, from initial concept\nthrough to the launch stage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssist existing co-operatives: Offer ongoing support to help co-operatives\nimprove governance, grow their membership, and develop business strategies for\nlong-term success.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraining and Capacity Building: Deliver workshops and training sessions on\ncooperative principles, governance, and best practices to new and existing\nco-ops.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvocacy and Awareness: Promote the co-operative model to local communities,\nbusinesses, and policymakers, raising awareness about the benefits of\nco-operative ownership.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with other\norganisations, local authorities, and key stakeholders to expand the\nco-operative sector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunding and Resources: Assist co-operatives in accessing funding, grants, and\nother resources, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout You:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will bring a passion for community-led development, a solid understanding of\nthe co-operative model, and the ability to work with diverse groups. You should\nbe selfmotivated, adaptable, and committed to promoting democratic, member-owned\nbusinesses that deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential skills and experience\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommitted to co-operative approaches\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of co-operatives and community businesses\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness development knowledge/experience\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercially aware, with particular interest in lending\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of delivering training and events\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of co-operative and community owned enterprises in Sheffield and the\nsurrounding areas\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motivated self-starter, willing to work in a flexible manner and experience\nof managing own workload and priorities\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood communication and IT skills\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwareness of other providers that give support and advice\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Can-do’ attitude\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrable partnership working and networking skills\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesirable skills and experience\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of supporting and advising co-operatives and community businesses\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of community development\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of undertaking research and writing reports\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of the various legal structures available to co-operative and\ncommunity-owned enterprises\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding of appropriate legal frameworks\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of equal opportunities practice\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience in securing and delivering consultancy contracts and/or grant\nfunding\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriving licence and access to a vehicle\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Offer:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rewarding role helping build stronger, more resilient communities through\nthe co-operative model.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions will make a\ndirect impact.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and\nwhy you\u0026#39;re passionate about the role to alan@scdg.org For more information about\nthe role, please contact Sheffield Co-operative Development Group on 01142823100\nor email alan@scdg.org No agency applications will be accepted.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqual Opportunities: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are\nproud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive\nconsideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender,\ngender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,\ndisability, age, or veteran status.\u003c/p\u003e",
      "summary": "\u003cp\u003eAre you passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and\nsustainable development?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are looking for a dynamic and motivated Co-operative Development Worker to\njoin our team. In this role, you will be working to support the growth and\nsustainability of cooperatives and community-owned businesses, contributing to a\nmore equitable and inclusive economy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the establishment of new co-operatives: Provide advice and guidance to\nindividuals or groups wishing to set up a co-operative, from initial concept\nthrough to the launch stage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssist existing co-operatives: Offer ongoing support to help co-operatives\nimprove governance, grow their membership, and develop business strategies for\nlong-term success.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraining and Capacity Building: Deliver workshops and training sessions on\ncooperative principles, governance, and best practices to new and existing\nco-ops.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvocacy and Awareness: Promote the co-operative model to local communities,\nbusinesses, and policymakers, raising awareness about the benefits of\nco-operative ownership.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with other\norganisations, local authorities, and key stakeholders to expand the\nco-operative sector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunding and Resources: Assist co-operatives in accessing funding, grants, and\nother resources, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout You:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will bring a passion for community-led development, a solid understanding of\nthe co-operative model, and the ability to work with diverse groups. You should\nbe selfmotivated, adaptable, and committed to promoting democratic, member-owned\nbusinesses that deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential skills and experience\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommitted to co-operative approaches\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of co-operatives and community businesses\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness development knowledge/experience\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercially aware, with particular interest in lending\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of delivering training and events\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of co-operative and community owned enterprises in Sheffield and the\nsurrounding areas\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motivated self-starter, willing to work in a flexible manner and experience\nof managing own workload and priorities\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood communication and IT skills\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwareness of other providers that give support and advice\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Can-do’ attitude\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrable partnership working and networking skills\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesirable skills and experience\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of supporting and advising co-operatives and community businesses\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of community development\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience of undertaking research and writing reports\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of the various legal structures available to co-operative and\ncommunity-owned enterprises\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding of appropriate legal frameworks\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge of equal opportunities practice\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience in securing and delivering consultancy contracts and/or grant\nfunding\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriving licence and access to a vehicle\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Offer:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rewarding role helping build stronger, more resilient communities through\nthe co-operative model.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions will make a\ndirect impact.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply:\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and\nwhy you\u0026#39;re passionate about the role to alan@scdg.org For more information about\nthe role, please contact Sheffield Co-operative Development Group on 01142823100\nor email alan@scdg.org No agency applications will be accepted.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqual Opportunities: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are\nproud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive\nconsideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender,\ngender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,\ndisability, age, or veteran status.\u003c/p\u003e",
      "date_published": "2025-05-28T00:00:00Z",
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