- Advertised from 13th March 2024
Role
The Organisation:
Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims and is a member of the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS). The Trust has a vision to see Lochwinnoch develop and thrive, and is managed by a Board of voluntary Directors. Our purpose is the advancement of community development and
regeneration, principally within the Lochwinnoch area. We currently employ one part-time member of staff as a Development Officer who works across multiple projects.
The Project:
Lochhead Social Garden Project is an exciting and bold plan to pursue further development of a one acre site, in the heart of the village. We are currently managing the site which hosts existing activity including a Community Larder operating under a local charity LEAP, and an outdoor holiday club for Primary and Nursery aged children called Wildcare.
We are now working towards a Community Asset Transfer for a 10 year lease via a live application. There is a steering group which supports the project made up of various stakeholders and Board members. The full Project Plan can be viewed here: docs.google.com/document/d/1qPBbAIeCkJoYuQHORcVjMtnxJ36ai6nuPy-LamrLeLw/e
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The next steps for the project are to bring our professional garden design plan to life and begin income generating projects that will help to sustain it longer term.
The Role:
We are seeking a Project Officer to lead on this initiative. It is an exciting opportunity for someone to work part-time on a flexible basis as part of a community-led organisation. Hours will be 21 per week, with occasional evening or weekend working as required. The salary will be £29K FTE pro-rata and the contract will last for three years initially with an annual salary review. This role will report to a steering group via a nominated Line Manager.
It is expected that across 2024 the role will be mainly focussed on development of the garden design plan and preparation for successive years moving on to include development of income generating projects which would sustain the site financially.
Duties will include:
- Taking a broad overview of the project to plan and forecast workflows to ensure smooth delivery.
- Recruit and manage volunteers in undertaking work upon the site.
- Regular liaison with The Board, the Trust’s Development Officer, and all other stakeholders including Site Users and Community Partners; Developing relationships and carrying out consultations.
- Update risk assessments and ensure governance is adhered to, including procurement of relevant insurances and application of licenses (market operators license, event licenses etc.)
- Working closely with the Garden Designer, liaising with contractors and tradespeople to arrange works to be carried out inline with the Garden Design Plan: This might include connecting the site to mains water; landscaping and groundworks; building structures and workshops etc.
- Responsibility for overall management of site, assets and equipment.
- Responsible for communications; Contribute to newsletters and flyers; Update social media and website.
- Identify funding needs and create funding plans using MS Excel/Google sheets.
- Identify suitable funding streams, liaise with funders and submit applications; manage budgets and produce funding reports.
- Set up income generating projects and work required for letting the garden for private hires and running markets. This work will likely commence after the main development has taken place. It might involve facilitating market days, managing event staff and taking bookings for hire.
- Update the Business Plan and help with preparatory work for extension of lease agreement, and Community Asset Transfer process.
Requirements:
Applicants should have the following.
- Previous experience of a similar role, with experience of working autonomously and staying motivated.
- Experience of managing large budgets
- Demonstrated experience of project delivery.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
- Excellent administration skills and IT skills, with ability to create and maintain spreadsheets and work with numerical/financial data.
- Excellent references.
Application notes
Applicants should be available for one year minimum and be willing to commit to this role.
Driving licence and own transport will be advantageous but not essential.
Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to LCDT, 39 High Street, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire PA12 4AB
Application deadline: 05/04/2024, Expected start date: 01/05/2024
Development Officer
- Part time
- £38,220 pro-rata
- On site: Life Centre, Main Street, Glenboig, ML5 2RD
- Closing 24th January 2025
Glenboig Development Trust has been established since 2000, with the aim of providing services integral to improving the health and well-being of residents within Glenboig and surrounding areas.
We operate from a community owned purpose built facility located at the heart of the community of Glenboig.
You will operate at a strategic level which will include responsibility for multi-agency projects.
Role Description and Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with the appropriate experience to manage the responsibilities of a multi-faceted role within Glenboig Development Trust. The role will include managing the Community Solutions Coatbridge Programme, a cross-sector health and social care investment and improvement programme for North Lanarkshire.
You will also be responsible for securing funding for programmes delivering outcomes in line with our strategic objectives, reviewing and updating relevant policies and procedures in partnership with the Operations Manager and liaising with strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of key health and social care priorities within Glenboig and the wider community.
Accountability:Operations Manager
Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a Head of Projects to take on a lead role in delivering our ambitious ongoing community development work for the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.
The newly created role combines management and direct project delivery work and would suit a candidate with relevant experience and a pro-active approach looking to take on a challenge in a unique, bustling and diverse community development environment. You’d join a strong established team with a track record of delivering ambitious capital projects, with the goal of ensuring the sustainable development of a small island community, making Tiree the best possible place to live, work and grow.
Our current projects include developing community housing solutions, supporting veterinary services in our predominantly crofting community, operating and further developing community-owned renewable generation, working towards community-led plans to adapt to climate change, and continuing to operate key services such as a local broadband network, tourism information service, light commercial business units and the community filling station.
The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan
MAIN DUTIES
- To manage and develop the Youth Health Champions Project and young volunteer program at YoMo, working with NHS Health Promotion Team and developing new relationship with partners to recruit young volunteers.
- Report to funders on outcome, case studies and impact, complete all monitoring and evaluation on Upshot.
- To engage young volunteers in the planning, delivery and evaluation of Youth Health Champions Project and other volunteering opportunities within YoMo.
- To work as part of a team and develop positive trusting relationships with young people.
- To make regular contact with young people in order to identify, assess, and meet their formal and informal educational needs, and to encourage higher self expectations, standards and skills.
- Support the personal and social development of young people through creative and interactive programmes & one to one Personal Development Plans.
CCT Development Officer role and responsibilities
Responsible to the board of trustees as a whole, line-managed by the chair.
The role of the CCT Development Officer will be to work closely with our trustees, members, volunteers, other community groups, public bodies and the people of Crieff to deliver our key priorities and to help us make Crieff a better place to live, work and visit.
End vision and outputs / outcomes of the role
CCT is a key anchor organisation in Crieff. Over the last 12 years we believe that CCT has proved we can really punch above our size and deliver for our community. The role of the development officer will be to coordinate the trust’s projects, take the lead on fundraising efforts and run the trust day to day, freeing up the volunteer trustees to work on the projects themselves. We are also currently seeking future funding for this role, as well as looking for funding to support our annual core costs such as insurance, accountancy, web sites, Xero subscription etc. which amount to c. £8,000 per year. The end vision is that in 10 years time CCT is thriving and continuing to work for the benefit of Crieff.
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