Beatroute Arts seeks an enthusiastic, passionate individual to join their small team in the exciting and integral role of Project Manager. Being highly motivated and organised, you will lead a team of salaried/freelance staff and volunteers to implement a multi-faceted, diverse programme of creative community-led engagement which responds directly to identified need and which directly reflects the overarching mission of Beatroute Arts. You will be responsible

for the implementation, development, and management of the organisation’s Impact Measurement Framework, with an excellent understanding and experience of evaluation practice in a community- based setting, and of working with community groups to embed this practice at membership level. You will have experience writing compelling funding reports, clearly demonstrating how projects have met specific funding outcomes, and have an ability to articulate the impact of Beatroute’s work to a wide range of stakeholders. Being a dynamic, positive-thinking self-starter, you will have a strong belief in the transformative power of the arts and music in community settings, and the drive to create a fairer, more equal society for those in marginalised groups and those living in poverty via arts-based provision. You will have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices and responsibilities and be committed to the safeguarding and safety of others. The appointed candidate will play a leading role in the development of the organisation, working alongside the Director and General Manager to implement the strategic aims, objectives, and creative vision of Beatroute Arts.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to support the ambitions of a rural community in Highland Perthshire?

Rannoch Community Trust supports the economic and social development of the area from Rannoch Station to Tummel Bridge. With a population of around 700, it is based in the spectacular, remote countryside of Highland Perthshire.

RCT’s voluntary Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a committed and capable individual to help make a step-change in their capacity to deliver great results for the Rannoch and Tummel community. Providing support to the Board, acting as the point of contact with funders and stakeholders and actively progressing a range of projects, this post has transformative potential.

In addition to supporting a range of volunteer-led services, the Trust is currently working on three significant projects

1. the establishment of a sustainable community social space – including The CornerStone - a restaurant/bar in a newly refurbished asset-transferred building in Kinloch Rannoch The Cornerstone
2. the establishment of a community-led care at home social enterprise to provide services to local people and
3. the development of affordable housing to meet local needs

Our Rannoch – Rannoch Community Trust

Candidates for the post of Business Development Manager are likely to have a background in charity and financial management or business development, have the ability to multi-task across a range of projects and have good experience of working in and for place-based communities. A track record in income generation, marketing and fundraising would be desirable.

The post holder will be required to explore and develop the potential for new initiatives both within and beyond existing projects. They will contribute significantly to strategic discussions and work closely with the Trustees. We are looking for a team player with great ideas, a practical hands on approach and strengths in communicating and building relationships.

This post is supported by funds from the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme.

Job Title: Business Development Manager, Rannoch Community Trust

Hours & Salary: Terms and conditions, including hours and salary, will be determined in discussion with the successful candidate(s). The Full Time Equivalent salary will be in the range £32k to £35k pa for a working week of 37.5 hours. We would be pleased to consider applicants who wish to be considered for part of the role (ie. a part time job taking on agreed aspects of the role) and we have developed the job description accordingly to illustrate the different aspects of the role. We are realistic about the huge scope of the job description so if you think you meet some or most of the criteria, please get in touch or apply. Flexible hybrid working arrangements, including flexibility of work location, may be possible.

Contract: The post is currently Fixed Term for 3 years. This post is supported by funds from the Scottish Government’s Strengthening Communities Programme and funding will be reviewed annually.

The post holder will be an employee of RCT with annual leave and pension contributions. There is potential for the post to become permanent, subject to the success of the post holder in securing recuring core funding.

Start date: The successful candidate should ideally be able to start in the early summer of 2025.

Location:While aspects of the role may be deliverable remotely from any location, we are ideally seeking a candidate who is committed to and able to live in or near to Kinloch Rannoch. The establishment of strong community relationships will be important.

The Development Manager – Connecting communities will assist in identifying, targeting and participating in a key number of local and national strategic partnership projects, programmes and initiatives which have the potential to make a special contribution to the regeneration of coalfield communities.

You will be able to liaise with other programme staff and departments to co-ordinate project activity and investment opportunities and contribute to corporate goals ensuring the Trust delivers excellent capacity building support and quality investments.

The role will involve contributing towards the delivery of the Trust’s Strategy, Operational plan and overall objectives by delivering approved programmes to meet: spend, output and outcome targets.

Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing disadvantaged communities is required along with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Proven experience in successful programme and project management and awareness of current policy and funding regimes and how these are delivered at regional and local levels is required.

Organisation Profile

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is the only community wealth building charity dedicated to the regeneration of Britain’s coalfield communities. For over 25 years, the CRT has worked with communities to deliver a breadth of projects creating opportunities for people, strengthening the role of community organisations and identifying place based solutions responsive to the challenges still experienced in former coalmining towns and villages. To support delivery, the CRT has developed an innovative community wealth-building model generating sustainable income to deliver both social and economic value. Enabled by engaging key stakeholders, partners and, most importantly the communities, activities delivered are personalised to meet the needs of the people, the organisations and the place.

Thanks to the Architectural Heritage Fund’s Heritage Development Trust programme and National Lottery players, we are recruiting a Dunfermline City Project Officer. If you have good heritage, project management and people skills, join us to develop a pipeline of FHBT historic environment projects in Dunfermline.