Job Vacancy - Local Development Officer, South Kintyre

[SKDT]

South Kintyre Development Trust is looking for an energetic and self motivated individual to work closely with local communities, acting as a catalyst for innovative and sustainable community development.

The Local Development Officer post is funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Argyll and the Islands LEADER. The salary is £24,500 per annum (full-time equivalent, pro-rata if part time or job share).

The successful applicant will implement projects in a Work Plan, develop business plans and funding proposals, take advantage of opportunities to enhance the socio-economic, cultural and environmental welfare of the area, and form a strong relationship with the local HIE office and other relevant bodies.

Applicants must have excellent presentational and written communication skills, a good understanding of the issues affecting fragile rural areas, and be literate in I.T. and social media. The ability to work on one's own initiative is essential.

A relevant qualification or prior experience in community-led development would be advantageous as would a knowledge and affinity for the locality. However, SKDT and HIE wish to encourage anyone who is enthusiastic about the post and its objectives to make contact and get a feel for what it is about. Support and training is available for the right person(s). Equal consideration will be given to full-time, job-share or part time applications.

The contract will run until December 2013. The aim is to develop projects which will ensure the post can become a sustainable and permanent resource for the local community.

For the job description and application pack, visit http://www.skdt.org/ldo.html. For background and further information, contact Malcolm McMillan at SKDT (malcolm.mcmillan@skdt.org).

The closing date for applications is 12th. October 2012

http://www.skdt.org/ldo.html