Are you passionate about bridging the digital divide in our communities?

If so, then please see details of the role below

At its heart, the main purpose of this role is to address both the cause and impact of digital inequality within the Gorbals by supporting individuals and communities to gain the skills, confidence and access required. This role will help bridge the digital divide by working collaboratively with third sector partners.

Crossroads Youth and Community Association’s work and values are built on the central belief that “everyone had the right to live gloriously: whatever in society prevents this, should be challenged and whatever in the individual helps should be nurtured”

This role will involve working across the community with young people, families and the wider community.

Raasay is one of the most accessible islands in Scotland, with a regular ferry service that runs throughout the year, seven days a week from Sconser on the Isle of Skye.

As Local Development Manager (LDO), you will be joining us at a very exciting time. The island has a growing population of around 200 people, with several active community organisations that own land, the village hall, the local shop, two hydro schemes and the ‘big house’ - Raasay House – and its walled garden. Raasay Development Trust (RDT) itself owns housing, pontoons and a wood-fuel processing plant. It also delivers the Scottish Government funded Carbon Neutral Islands pilot, which brings significant investment in improving the sustainability of the community, and supporting community-led climate action.

Your role will focus predominantly on managing RDT’s activities but you will also have opportunity to support other local organisations in areas that may interest you, for example advising the local shop on raising funding for the refurbishment of new premises. It is an ideal job for someone who wishes to contribute to the sustainability of a small and vibrant community while getting to work with autonomy, design systems, and develop meaningful projects.

Key requirements

• Two years’ experience in similar role(s);
• Fundraising and financial management experience with organisations or projects over £100K in turnover;
• Staff and/or volunteer management experience;
• Strong community engagement skills

You do not have to be based on Raasay to apply. We expect the successful candidate to work from home and be willing to travel regularly to Raasay, estimated once every two weeks, after the initial two-day induction period.

The Larick Centre is Tayport’s first purpose-built community centre. It comprises a large sports hall, small meeting room, and two further rooms which can be booked for a variety of purposes.

The Larick Centre has been funded through charitable donations and grants, however as funding streams reduce, the centre must become more self-sustaining by generating its own income. Tayport Community Trust was established in 2008 to develop and support projects and activities that contribute to a vibrant and sustainable local community.

Tayport Community Trust (TCT) operates alongside its commercial arm, Tayport Community Enterprise (TCE). TCE operates the Larick and Harbour Cafes, and the Larick Campsite. Income generated by TCE supports TCT to provide the community activities of the Larick Centre.

Role purpose

We are looking for someone with the right skills and experience to provide effective leadership, direction and oversight of the Larick Centre and manage its staff, to successfully realise the plans and outcomes set out by the TCT board.

You will have the passion, energy and vision to develop strategies and set targets that ensure the long-term sustainability of this vibrant and award-winning community centre.

Key areas of responsibility and oversight

• Community development and engagement

• Managing centre staff and volunteers

• Partnership and collaborative working

• Financial management

• Fundraising

• Commercial income generation

• Governance and performance reporting

• Communication, marketing, and promotion

• Building management and maintenance

• Quality and impact monitoring and evaluation

• Administration

• Professional development

This role is 35 hours per week. It requires work outside of normal working hours in the evenings and on the weekends. A ‘time off in lieu’ (TOIL) system is in place.

Would you love to support community organisations to become more resilient? Do you have grants or project management experience and enjoy interacting with a range of individuals and organisations?

We are looking for a highly organised, motivated and digital confident individual to drive forward our vision for a strong, thriving community sector.

This role will involve hybrid working from home and from DTAS’ offices in Edinburgh.