Employing and managing people

Information about working in the third sector as well as recruitment and management of paid employees (English and Welsh are available).

If your group would like help or further information please contact one of the team below.

Alyx Baharie – Development Officer / Compact

Tel: 01792-544005 / Email: alyx_baharie@scvs.org.uk

Karen Procter – Development Officer / Wellbeing Social Enterprise Support Officer

Tel: 01792 544023 / Email: karen_procter@scvs.org.uk

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