The post will be one of a team of development officer posts specifically intended to work closely with Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) throughout the Inner Moray Firth. This role will be focused on capacity building role that will support organisations around their governance, board development, or strategic planning as well as health checks. This role will work with organisations who are starting out, going through difficulty, changing their governance or closing down.

The post holder will be responsible for guiding groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary.

Could you be part of something different? We have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities in the Parish of Uist and Barra, which covers the southern part of the beautiful Scottish islands of the Outer Hebrides.

This new post of Outreach and Pastoral Support Worker will aim help the church be outward looking, nurturing connections, raising awareness of what the church can offer and helping people to see it as a place of fellowship and support.

Through bringing your experience in working with church and community groups along with a strong understanding of mission in practice you will make connections with the community and engage them with the Gospel. This is alongside supporting the Minister and Congregation in the care and love for those in need of pastoral support.

This is a full-time role with the normal hours of work being 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) within an agreed flexible/reactive working pattern. However, to accommodate the right candidate, there is the opportunity to reduce the overall FTE and instead have two part time roles.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.