The Rannoch Community Trust (“RCT”) are inviting applicants for a project officer position to continue with our
vision “Delivering Rannoch’s Sustainable Future“ to make Rannoch and Tummel an even better place to live and
work. We are seeking a highly motivated, engaging individual with experience in community development projects.
In particular, the project officer will assist in the following areas: village hall upgrades, affordable housing
needs, Child & youth Provision support and community asset transfer including the community business
model.
The Trust was formally established in January 2017 as a community development limited company receiving charitable
status in August that year and is also a member of the Development Trust Association for Scotland (DTAS). We are
entering an exciting stage in our development with good progress on many fronts and now wish to both consolidate
and advance this work through this key role. For more information about the post please contact Richard Barclay,
Chair - TEL 07917 120429 or David Holland, Finance Trustee/Secretary - TEL 07788 261470.
ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER
The Community Project Officer will be employed by Rannoch Community Trust. The post holder will be responsible for
implementing and co-ordinating the delivery of specific projects within the Rannoch & Tummel Community
Plan.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Community Project Officer
Hours of work: Part time – around 30 per week (flexible as required). Evening and weekend working is expected as
required.
Length of contract: initially until 31 August 2020
Salary: Up to £35 per hour (negotiable) . Self-employed basis preferred
Responsible to: Nominated representative of the RCT Board.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
·The post holder is likely to be home
based with the availability an occasional Rannoch base.
·The post is funded until 31 August
2020, possibly into September. We hope that the tenure of the post may be extended subject to funding and
progress.
·The post holder will have a valid UK
driving licence. The hourly rate includes travel expenses and therefore no further travel expenses can be
claimed.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
·An understanding of the role of
community development approaches in addressing social and economic regeneration issues
·Strong organisational, communication,
facilitation and negotiation skills
·Proven track record in fundraising
(including statutory grants, trusts & foundations)
·Ability to work independently, with
initiative, and to retain strong focus and direction
·Ability to prioritise workload, set
targets, record and analyse information
·Ability to represent the Trust in
public events and meetings.
·Sound computer literacy including
standard Microsoft Office suite
·Ability to network and communicate
effectively with a variety of people from communities, businesses, and agencies at all levels
·A robust sense of humour
DESIRABLE
·Experience of working within the
voluntary sector or in community orientated work
·Community development qualification
or equivalent
·Knowledge of community engagement
models and experience of participation in community engagement exercises, either professionally or as a
community activist
·Knowledge of the fundraising
landscape and enterprise opportunities for rural Scotland
·Experience of event organisation