Cunninghame Housing Association is the first Housing Association in Scotland (with more than 50 employees) to be awarded Investors in People Platinum, Investors in Young People Gold Accreditation, and Investors in People Health & Wellbeing Good Practice Award. We have more than 3300 properties in North and East Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway and we continue to deliver new homes as part of our ongoing development programme. We aim to achieve excellence in service delivery to our customers and we are now seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our Social & Economic Development services department.
Reporting to the Head of Social & Economic Development, you will provide support to develop, deliver and monitor a range of regeneration projects targeted at disadvantaged communities and community groups in the areas where the Association have or are developing housing to promote the Associations Corporate image. The post holder must have a proven track record in community development and management; and have experience working with community groups and/or organisations developing local economy, regeneration & social enterprise. Knowledge of funding sources and the ability to write bids is also an essential part of the role.
The successful candidate will be a “social entrepreneur” with excellent knowledge of funding frameworks, great project development & management skills and the ability to make things happen as well as possessing excellent communication skills, be able to plan and prioritise their work effectively and have a strong attention to detail. You must be self-motivated team player, capable of developing strong and effective partnerships with local organisations and agencies and have the drive to deliver results. A qualification in Community Development, Regeneration and/or Economics would be advantageous.
Working at Cunninghame will provide you with the opportunity to develop with the Organisation within a dynamic, customer-facing work environment. You will be rewarded with excellent working conditions including 25 days annual leave and 15 days public holidays per year, access to a Company Pension Scheme and membership of the Company Health Plan. Successful applicants will undergo a Disclosure Check (expense met by employer).
The Association offers a Hybrid Working model – 3 days office based in Ardrossan or Dumfries and 2 days working from home. This would be available on successful completion of the relevant training plan.
If you are interested in applying for the post, call Emma McIsaac on 01294 608 164, e-mail HR@chaltd.org for an application package, or download the application pack below and complete and mail back to us.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 5th July 2023.
CHA is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.