KPC is a well-established and well-loved community space with a large hall, a number of small office and event spaces, potential hot desking spaces, a kitchen, cafe, and a community garden. The space is a vital community asset with a range of community-based projects and activities including community meals, classes and events.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic person to be our facilities and front of house assistant, supporting the KPC staff team with maintaining a healthy, safe, clean and well maintained building environment, and being a point of contact for users of the building and tenants. This role will work with the Building and Hires Lead and staff team

to ensure the building is fully fit for purpose and meets the needs of visitors, tenants and community members alike. You will also help set up and take down for events, and help with bookings and enquiries.

Auchinleck Community Development Initiative is a company limited by guarantee and was formed in 2005 to assist in the regeneration of the physical, economic, social and cultural infrastructure of the community of Auchinleck in particular but also the surrounding area.

Over the years we have developed & provided a range of activities and projects including the Knowe Garden Centre and other floral and fauna displays, musical entertainment, employability advice and information, addiction recovery services, community cinema and various children and young people's activities and youth clubs. The organisation is based in the local Boswell Community Centre where most of our activities and services take place.

We have recently negotiated a 10-year lease of the Centre from East Ayrshire Leisure Trust and aim to make it a central focal point of the community in which the residents will have a full managerial role to play.

The work of ACDI is guided by our 5-year Development plan and specific Action Plans which are currently being reviewed to take account of our new role as managers of the Boswell Centre. The Community development Worker will play a key role in the review and implementation of these plans which will have a strong emphasis on capacity building within our existing groups and those developed in the future.

THE ROLE

As a community development worker working with the Auchinleck Community Development Initiative you'll work with the organisation's existing projects, individuals, families, the wider community and partners, supporting them to:

• build trusting and supportive relationships with you and the wider team

• identify their assets, needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities

• co-produce what they want to achieve and take appropriate action

• co-design activities and services to generate aspiration and confidence

• achieve a status of independence and self-government.

You'll do this by acting as a link between the Organisation, the local community and a range of other local authority and voluntary sector providers to ensure that the Boswell Centre is a well-used resource and a focal point within the community

Your role will frequently involve addressing inequality and the projects you work on will be in communities perceived to be culturally, economically or geographically disadvantaged.

Impact Funding Partners has invested over £170 million since 1982 and has a track record of supporting and inspiring communities across Scotland. If you’re interested in social justice and want to join an organisation striving to deliver change and impact across Scotland, then we want to hear from you.

Do you have a strong understanding of the third sector in Scotland and the policy context in which we operate? Are you an expert in relationship building, facilitation, evaluation and writing for a range of audiences including social media? Do you want to use your experience to build the capacity of the third sector and make a positive difference in communities? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate who wants to use their skills, drive, and experience to help create a fairer future. This is a fixed term post with a possible extension subject to funding.

Details of Post

Role - Development Officer full time 35 hours (Maternity Cover). The focus for this fixed term piece of work will be to deliver the fund management and consultancy commissions of the organisation.

Location - This post will be based in our Glasgow office with a blend of home working.

Starting Date – October 2024 for a 7-month fixed term contract (possibility of an extension subject to funding)

Salary - £32,000 p.a.

Pension - Impact Funding Partners operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with Royal London, in which you will be automatically enrolled on commencing your employment, and defined contributions of employer 6% and employee 4% are made. You will have the option to ‘opt out’ of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, should you wish not to become a member.