Rural Jobs Round Up: February 2017

In Rural Jobs Round Up, you can find out about current rural vacancies and rural development jobs.

Outside the Box vacancies

Outside the Box provides community development support to people and groups who want to make changes in their communities.

They are recruiting two part-time Development Workers who will each focus on the new Rural Wisdom project in a local area. This project is funded by The National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.

They are also recruiting a full-time member of staff to work alongside a range of local groups and projects.

You can find the full details of each post and how to apply in the job descriptions below.

Rural Wisdom Development Workers Job Description

Community Development Advisor Job Description

Contact details

Phone: 0141 419 0451

Email: 

• alice@otbds.org (Rural Wisdom Development Worker post)
• ciara@otbds.org (Community Development Advisor post)

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 27 February 2017

Project Officer - Cabrach Trust

Type: Full-Time, initial 12-month contract
Location: Moray
Salary: £20,000 - £22,000

The Cabrach Trust was established in 2011 in response to a need to preserve the rich cultural heritage of The Cabrach and its remote communities. In 2013 a gift from the William Grant & Sons Whisky families meant the Trust was able to take ownership of the historic Inverharroch Farm and its 170 acres of land.

The Trust is now looking for an enthusiastic and driven Project Officer to support the Executive Director and Trustees in their mission to breathe new life into The Cabrach.

As the successful candidate you will have an understanding of heritage and conservation and be familiar with the issues around the adaptive re-use of traditional buildings. Reporting to the Executive Director you will assist in the delivery of The Cabrach Distillery and Heritage Centre Initiative and the transformation of the Old School site into a new community and educational facililty. A self-starter with enthusiasm, commitment, resilience and flexibility, you will have the ability to work to strict deadlines to help deliver on these ambitious projects.

This post is supported by funding from Foundation Scotland from the Vattenfall Clashindarroch Community Fund.

If you, or anyone that you know, would like to find out more about this role, please email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com for a full information pack prior to making your application.

Visit the BTA website for more information.

Closing Date: Noon Monday 27 February 2017

Volunteer Coordinator - Hospitalfield

Hospitalfield wish to appoint a creative individual with excellent communications skills who will work with them to devise, plan and lead the development of their volunteer programme as Volunteer Coordinator.

Dedicated to contemporary arts and ideas, Hospitalfield is a place to work, study, learn, visit and enjoy.

The aim of this new post is to develop a creative approach to the development of their existing volunteer programme. They wish to reach more people and to involve them in a series of projects that will make Hospitalfield more connected to the town of Arbroath, the region of Angus and the people living locally.

The successful candidate will develop strategies to sustain their current volunteer workforce, grow a larger cohort of volunteers with a wider reach, and involve more people in the activities at Hospitalfield.

This post has been funded through NHS Tayside Community Innovation Fund and Paths For All.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 10 March 2017

Outer Hebrides LEADER - Project Support Assistant

• Location: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
• Salary: £11,580 - £12,367 per year
• Hours: 22.20 hours per week
• Contract Type: Fixed Term

You will provide administrative support to the Outer Hebrides LEADER and European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Local Action Groups, the LEADER Co-ordinator and Development Officers, ensuring the effective delivery of the Outer Hebrides LEADER and EMFF Programme 2014-2020.

Duties include: establishing and maintaining robust administration and recording systems; working with complex spreadsheets and ledger systems to maintain and produce high quality financial and budgetary data; word processing, compiling and updating databases and spreadsheets; receipting, allocating and acknowledging correspondence; taking telephone calls, arranging meetings and travel bookings; updating OH LEADER website; supporting the development of marketing material and assisting with the delivery of events and networking opportunities throughout the islands; ensuring all LEADER grant claims are produced to required high standards and timescales; liaising with internal and external contacts.

Visit the myjob scotland website for more information.

Closing date: 13 February 2017

Gorgie City Farm - Business Development Manager and Farm & Estates Assistant

Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh is a free-entry community led initiative that aims to educate inner city children and adults about farming and food production. Gorgie City Farm is looking to grow its focus on social enterprise through expanding some of our existing micro enterprises, and launching new ones. They are excited to recruit for a Business Development Manager to join their team and help them take this forward.

They are also recruiting a Farm & Estates Assistant. This post will assist the Farm and Estates Manager in the day to day maintenance activity in all areas of the Farm, including the gardens; ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for all Gorgie City Farm animals, staff, volunteers and visitors; to assist with management of compost & waste systems; and to assist in movement of animals and delivery to customers.

Visit the Goodmoves website for more information.

Closing date for both posts: 17 February 2017

NFU Mutual - Insurance Sales Agent/Group Secretary, Bearsden

Have you got the ability to grow the NFU Mutual’s £3 million financial services business, develop the NFU Scotland’s loyal membership and be a business leader in Bearsden?

Their ideal candidate will excel at building trusted, long-term customer relationships and enjoy working within the local agricultural community. You’ll also have a pro-active, commercially astute approach to managing a business. It would be beneficial if you have experience of working in, or with, the Insurance or Agricultural industries but it’s not essential and won’t hold you back from potentially becoming an agent. 

See the NFU Mutual website for further details.

Closing date: 12 February 2017

Forestry Commission Scotland - Harvesting and Marketing Forester

• Location: Torlundy,  PH33 6SW
• Salary £29,401 - £32,486

Forestry Commission Scotland are looking for a suitably qualified forester to manage the harvesting operations in Lochaber Forest District. The post will require site and contract management and development and monitoring of business plans and budgets.

See the Civil Service Jobs website for further details.

Closing date: 28 February 2017

Forestry Commission Scotland - Forest Planner

• Location: Newton Stewart
• Salary: £29,401 - £32,486

Forestry Commission Scotland are looking for a Forest Planner to prepare Land Management Plans to deliver the objectives of the Galloway Forest District Strategy.

See the Civil Service Jobs website for further details.

Closing date: 2 March 2017

SSE - Trainee Engineer Programme

• Various locations including Dundee, Oban, Perth and Stornoway
• Starting salary £17,539

Are you thinking about University but you're worried about tuition fees and student loans? The SSE Trainee Engineer Programme lasts for three years and combines academic study with work-based experience.

Working within their Networks business, you'll study towards a fully funded minimum HNC level qualification. When not studying, you'll spend the balance of your time on placements working in the field, at Power Stations and Control Rooms, working alongside experienced SSE engineers.

For further information and to apply visit the SSE website.

Closing date: 19 March 2017

Royal Mail - Postmen/women (with driving), Perth delivery office

The Royal Mail is seeking upbeat and self-motivated individuals to work as postmen/women. You’ll be as happy working alone as you will be working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You’ll have a strong sense of community and like the idea of doing a job that involves flexible shift patterns. You’ll deliver mail come rain or shine, so you’ll like being outdoors whatever the weather, and because there is walking involved in every round, you’ll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit. 

See the Hijobs website for further details.