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Do you want to work for one of Britain’s most dynamic social enterprise support bodies?
Selnet Head of Growth and Social Enterprise Development
Brentwood House, Victoria Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8Ps£42,000 to 46,000 p/a plus benefits
The Social Enterprise Lancashire Network, Selnet, was set up in 2006 and, as we approach the 20th anniversary, a vacancy has arisen where you have the potential to take the organisation to the next level.
Over two decades, Selnet has developed an enviable track record for accessing support money to strengthen the VCFSE sector in Lancashire and ultimately help our members provide services for the most vulnerable people in our society. Selnet has one of the biggest social enterprise memberships in the country doing truly amazing work. Meanwhile the 12-strong board of seasoned social enterprise directors gives the organisation unrivalled governance.
Current contracts include Under One Roof, a service for Lancashire residents with no other means of support to access essential furniture and domestic appliances, WorkWell to support people recently unemployed due to a health condition or disability or struggling with their job to start and stay in work and Business Advice, commissioned services to provide expert help to people setting up and looking to grow their business.
You’ll bring your excellent understanding of the sector, coupled with business acumen to drive the development and promotion of both Selnet as a non-profit trading company and the wider social enterprise sector across Lancashire through an income generation strategy, while continuing to further develop Selnet business support services and its membership offer.
In particular, the board is looking to appoint the right individual to deliver:
Business development & strategic growth
Membership development
Project & programme oversight
Internal leadership
The closing date for applications is 9 June 2025 with a two-stage interview process week commencing 17th June.
Recruitment process
Applicants should apply in writing to: Liz Tapner MBE Chief Strategy Officer Selnet Ltd
Note:
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a covering letter demonstrating their suitability for the position.
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Timetable
Recruitment launches | Monday 12 May 2025 |
Closing date for applications | Monday 9 June 2025 at 9am |
Shortlisting process | w/c 9 June 2025 |
Shortlisted candidates notified | Thursday 12 June 2025 |
Interviews
Stage 1 Interviews | 17 – 18 June 2025 |
Second interview(s) | Friday 20 June 2025 |
All candidates notified of the outcome 23rd June 2025
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