We are looking to recruit a Community Development Officer in Stirling, to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region tailoring support, training, and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

• Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

• Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

• Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training, and education.

• Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers, and other trainers.

• Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the strategic plan.

• Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.

• Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops, or educational activities.

• A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience.

• Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience.

• Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme, or area of work.

• The ability to travel to different locations across Scotland and the wider UK to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.