Derbyshire Time Swap Development Officer

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Derbyshire Time Swap Development Officer (South Derbyshire and Erewash)

Salary: £29,372 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Thurs and Fri 8.30-4pm)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st October 2026

Travel expenses: Public transport at cost or 45p/mile

Pension: SDCVS has a workplace pension scheme with matched contribution

Responsible to: Community Development Manager

Based: Blended – working from home and within the communities of South Derbyshire and Erewash. Role will occasionally involve working in other areas of Derbyshire when required.

Employee Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance
• Company pension

About Us

We are a South Derbyshire-based charity that works to improve the lives of local people. We offer a friendly, empowering and supportive environment where employees are treated as individuals, not numbers. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

South Derbyshire CVS (SDCVS) strives for high standards both as an employer and as a provider of services. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities in all areas of our work and responsibilities, and valuing, recognising, celebrating and encouraging diversity.

What is Time Swap?

Time Swap (also known as time banking) is an initiative where members of the community are encouraged to 'swap' an hour of their time to help somebody else. This could range from helping with gardening, to I.T skills, to guitar lessons - the sky is the limit By giving an hour of their time, a member of the community earns back an hour which they can spend doing something they want to - like learning a new skill or receiving help from another member. Time earned can also be donated to other members. Time swap is completely flexible, free, enjoyable and rewarding.

Purpose of the Role

To manage the day to day running of the Derbyshire Time Swap service in South Derbyshire and Erewash.

The Main Duties of the Role Are:

• To be an enthusiastic advocate for the service and its benefits, actively promoting Derbyshire Time Swap in the area assigned to you. Through engagement in community events, using digital methods to communicate, social media platforms and print, reaching as wide an audience as possible and providing opportunities for all members of the community to join Time Swap.
• To recruit new Time Swap Members and complete induction to Time Swap, completing Risk Assessments, DBS checks where appropriate.
• Resume activity within existing Time Swap Membership.
• Provide networking opportunities for member engagement, support and retention.
• To enable and support swaps and accompany members on their first swaps.
• To keep and maintain accurate records utilising databases and software.
• To help with the compiling of monitoring reports and be involved when necessary in any contract monitoring meetings.

To support the above work the post holder will be expected to:

• Monitor their work, keep accurate records and produce reports and statistics as required;
• Line manage volunteers for whom they have responsibility in accordance with CVS HR policies and procedures;
• Attend CVS staff and team meetings, staff training and organisational development days and the Annual General Meeting;
• Liaise with staff in partner agencies;
• Be responsible for their own health and safety and the health and safety of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work;
• Comply with CVS policies and procedures;
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as agreed with their Line Manager.

Person Specification

Skills:

• Excellent communication and people skills, ability to do presentations to groups
• Excellent organisational skills, time management and personal organisation
• Good administration skills, report writing.
• Problem solving and solution focussed
• Attention to detail & accuracy when recording information

Qualifications

• Good standard of education and/or evidence of personal development (equivalent to Level 3)

Experience

• Experience of handling client information
• Experience of community development work
• Experience of using and maintaining a database
• Experience of managing and prioritising tasks
• Experience of risk assessing
• Experience promoting services through a variety of means including digital and social media

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of office software packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook & CRM
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of the geographical area and community.

Other Requirements

• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate others.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks
• Hold a full UK driving license, have access to own vehicle and have business insurance

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated final application date in the event that we receive a large volume of applications.

Initial interviews will be done via Microsoft Teams video call - date TBC.

Second interviews will take place in Swadlincote - expected date 6th November 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £29,372.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• What skills and/or experience do you already have that would be useful for this role?
• Why would you like to work for South Derbyshire CVS?
• This. role involves frequent travel within South Derbyshire and Erewash areas, and occasional travel within Derbyshire or the surrounding areas. Please confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to your own vehicle and have insurance suitable for business usage.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/10/2025