Partnerships and Network Coordinator

Role Title Partnerships and Network Co-ordinator Contract Type Freelance / self-employed consultancy Hours 22.5 hours per week (3 days/week), flexible working pattern Day Rate 22 per hour Location Remote / home-based, ideally within South West England. Occasional travel to Bristol and London required. Reporting to Co-Chairs of Trustees Contract Duration To March 2027, with scope for renewal subject to funding and performance Start Date Mid-July 2026 Background The South West International Development Network (SWIDN) is the membership network bringing together people and organisations from the South West who are working to tackle global injustice internationally. Founded in 2005 and registered as a charity in 2017, SWIDN has over 100 members and a wider community of 5,000 people across the UKs South West and beyond. SWIDN is currently delivering a grant-funded project supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), focused on building the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the South West to engage effectively in international development. SWIDN is seeking a skilled and motivated freelance Partnerships and Network Coordinator to manage the core running of the network, support FCDO grant delivery, and provide governance and administrative support to the Board of Trustees. SWIDN is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from people with lived experience of countries considered lower or middle income, people identifying as from the Global Majority, from LGBTQI+ communities, people living with disabilities, and people from diverse socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Role Purpose The Partnerships and Network Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of SWIDNs core functions across three interconnected areas: Member Services; FCDO grant delivery and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL); and governance and administrative support. Working 22.5 hours per week, the postholder will report to the Co-Chairs of Trustees and play a key role in supporting SWIDNs strategic direction and reputation as a trusted network. Duties and Responsibilities The following responsibilities are scoped to a 3-day (22.5 hrs/wk) working week. Hours are indicative averages; seasonal variation is expected, particularly around the Annual Conference and grant reporting deadlines. 3.1 Member Services Curate and coordinate a programme of member events, including networking opportunities, workshops, and working group meetings, ensuring they are well-promoted, professionally delivered, and evaluated.Lead on the planning and delivery of SWIDNs Annual Conference, including venue or platform management, speaker coordination, promotion, participant communications, and post-event evaluation.Review and sign off SWIDN communications prior to publication, including newsletters, social media posts, and website content, ensuring accuracy, tone, and alignment with SWIDNs brand and values. 3.2 FCDO Grant Delivery and MEL Support effective delivery of SWIDNs FCDO-funded project in accordance with agreed workplans, budgets, and compliance requirements.Lead on MEL data collection relating to grant activities, including administering data collection tools, coordinating with event participants and stakeholders, and maintaining accurate records of participation and engagement.Lead on MEL reporting, drawing on memberships data and analysis provided by the Finance and Membership Manager, to prepare narrative accounts of progress, findings, and lessons learned for FCDO and the BoardProvide decision support to the Co-Chairs and Board on grant-related matters, including progress against targets, emerging risks, and adaptive management.Manage day-to-day relationships with the grant manager and any relevant FCDO contacts, escalating issues to the Co-Chairs as appropriate.Prepare timely and accurate quarterly narrative reports for FCDO, ensuring alignment with grant requirements and SWIDNs commitments.Lead on production of the annual project report, synthesising outputs, outcomes, and learning across the grant period.Provide light-touch team coordination and support as required, including liaison with any associates, volunteers, or sub-contracted individuals working on the project. 3.3 Governance and Partnerships Work closely with the Co-Chairs of Trustees to maintain and develop new sector collaborations.Prepare Board meeting pre-reads and agendas in consultation with the Co-Chairs, circulating papers in a timely manner.Attend Board meetings, take accurate minutes, and ensure follow-up actions are tracked and communicated.Oversee financial management and account to Trustee meetings on financial position.Provide regular executive reporting to the Co-Chairs, including updates on operational matters, financial position, and grant progress.In liaison with the Co-chairs and Trustees, ensure compliance with relevant Charity Commission regulations and SWIDNs governing .