Rural Jobs Round Up: May 2016

In Rural Jobs Round Up, we highlight some current vacancies in rural Scotland, as well as rural development jobs.

Scottish Crofting Federation - various posts

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) are currently looking for Training and Development Managers and Training Administrators.

The SCF is the only member-led organisation dedicated to the promotion of crofting and is pleased to announce the start of a new Training Project beginning 1 July 2016. Skills Boost is a three-year project and they are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic staff to join their team. Applicants will need to be conversant with vocational rural training in the Highlands and Islands and a knowledge of working in third sector organisations would be advantageous. Past experience of managing and administering large European Projects is essential as is the ability to start employment on 1 July 2016.

They invite letters of application with supporting CVs from interested parties. For copies of the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications please email Katrine Fogt on hq@crofting.org or telephone 01599 530005.

Visit the Scottish Crofting Federation website for more information.

Closing date: 17 June 

Tyne Esk LEADER Programme Finance Support Officer

• Location: Dalkeith
• Salary: £24,439 - £26,711 per year
• Hours: 36 hours per week

Based at Fairfield House, Dalkeith within the Council’s Economic Development Section, you will assist with the delivery of the Tyne-Esk LEADER Programme 2014/20 throughout the rural areas of East Lothian and Midlothian. In particular, you will assist with the development, implementation and management of a robust programme of monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Programme’s physical and financial performance.

You will have experience of working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders active in rural economic development. A first class communicator with strong interpersonal skills you will require a thorough understanding of the European and Scottish Government’s regulations underpinning the LEADER Programme together with the ability to manipulate and analyse large amounts of data.

Visit the myjobscotland website for more information.

Closing date: 5 June

Fife Council - Policy Co-ordinator

• Location: Various Locations in Fife
• Salary: £33,864 - £41,128 per year
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Position

You will be responsible for leading all aspects of programme management and delivery for the LEADER Strategy including programme and project development, engaging with rural communities, preparing and presenting progress reports and managing the overall programme budget of £3.4 million.

The LEADER Programme aims to enhance the quality of life in rural Fife by making a positive contribution towards creating an inclusive and sustainable local economy.

You should have experience of policy development implementation and evaluation as well as the ability to think strategically and be able to translate strategy into deliverable plans.

Experience of partnership working in the statutory or voluntary sectors is essential together with supporting/engaging with communities. 

Visit the myjobscotland website for full information.

Closing date: 31 May

Community Woodland Officer - Community Woodlands Association

• 3 days per week
• £27,000 per annum pro-rata
• Initially to 31 March 17, extension subject to funding

The Community Woodlands Association is seeking a Community Woodland Officer to provide in-depth community development and land management advice and assistance to community woodland groups across Scotland and to develop and deliver the CWA training programme.

Location will be agreed with successful candidate, may be home or office based.

Visit the Community Woodlands Association website for more information.

Closing date: 5pm on 27 May

Administrator - Paths for All

• Starting salary £15,873
• Full-time 37 hours per week
• Fixed-term appointment to 31 March 2017, with the possibility of extension
• Location: Alloa

Paths for All are looking for the right person to join our Corporate Services team and provide a comprehensive support service to colleagues. You will need to be highly organised and flexible and be experienced in the full range of administrative tasks. You should hold a relevant qualification.

Visit the Paths for All website for more information.

Business Manager - Paths for All

• Starting salary £35,000
• Full-time 37 hours per week
• Location: Alloa

This is a new and exciting post. The Business Manager will be a member of Paths for All's Management Team. The post holder will lead on financial management, business and partnership development and oversee the work of our corporate services.

They are looking for someone with considerable experience in managing the finances of an organisation, business acumen and managing HR, IT, Administration services. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent in one of the above disciplines. A member of a relevant professional body would be advantageous.

Visit the Paths for All website for more information.

Closing date: 10 June

Walking for Health Development Officer x 2 - Paths for All

• 1 full-time and 1 part-time (0.6) post
• Starting salary £25,000
• Full-time 37 hour week
• Location: Alloa

These are opportunities to join a small, enthusiastic team at the forefront of physical activity promotion. Paths for All are looking for candidates with relevant skills and experience in project and community development and a passion for the benefits of physical activity.

Visit the Paths for All website for more information.

Closing date: 10 June

Volunteer Coordinator - Scottish Rural Parliament

• £5333 basic salary per annum for 10 hours per week
• Fixed term contract - six months
• Home based

The Scottish Rural Parliament are currently seeking an experienced Volunteer Coordinator with leadership qualities to take forward a new, exciting volunteering project to support our activities. The post holder will be expected to travel with occasional overnight stays therefore some flexibility will be needed.

Visit the Scottish Rural Parliament website for more information.

Please send your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria to info@scottishruralparliament.org.uk.

Closing date: 5pm on 6 June 2016

D&G LEADER Project Officer (Temporary) - Day of the Region

• Salary: £20,742 – £22,281
• Location: Kirkbank House,English Street, Dumfries
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Type: Temporary

LEADER is a rural development funding programme supporting rural communities across the EU. The current Dumfries & Galloway programme has secured £5.6million to invest into a diverse portfolio of grass-roots actions by local communities.

This post will focus on Day of the Region, a project within the main LEADER Programme in Dumfries & Galloway. We are seeking a confident and outgoing individual to support the LEADER Programme Manager and Local Action Group in the delivery of the Day of the Region project – a specific community and partnership project which has been delivered by D&G LEADER since 2011.

Visit the myjobscotland website for full information.

For further information please contact: Nicola Hill, LEADER Programme Manager on 01387 260028 or email: Nicola.hill@dumgal.gov.uk.

Closing date: 17 May

Ardentinny Community Trust - Volunteers' Supervisor/Gardener

Ardentinny Community Trust require a Volunteer Supervisor/Gardener for Glenfinart Walled Garden Project from July 2016. This is a part-time post for this year, 18-hours per week.

Full information on request.

Contact Lynn on 810275 or lkerr172@btinternet.com

Applications with CV.

Closing date: 27 May

Grow Elgin Project worker

• Salary £19,000 - £22,900 pro rata
• 17.5hrs

REAP are recruiting a part-time project worker to help deliver their Climate Challenge Fund 'Grow Elgin' project in Elgin, Moray, funded until March 2017. The project involves working with groups, individuals and schools to help people grow more of the their own food, reduce food waste and compost more.

For more information and to download an application form, please visit http://www.reapscotland.org.uk/ or phone the office on 01542 888070 Monday - Thursday, 9.30am - 5pm.

REAP works in the North East of Scotland to raise environmental awareness, tackle economic inequality and engage in social enterprise.

Closing date: noon on 10 May

Crofting Commission - Communications Manager

• Salary: £27755 - £31340
• Location: Inverness

The Crofting Commission is responsible for the Regulation of crofting, for maintaining records associated with the Register of Crofts and for advising Scottish Ministers on issues related to crofting.

Effective communication is essential if the Crofting Commission is to achieve its aim of effectively regulating crofting, to help create stronger, more resilient, sustainable and culturally rich communities, with well-managed landscapes.

The Communications Manager has a key role in supporting the Head of Team and the whole organisation, to achieve this aim. The role covers internal and external Communications but is primarily customer-facing, focussing on engagement with stakeholders to showcase the work of the Commission.

Visit the Work for Scotland website for more information.

Closing date: midnight, 10 May

Bressay Development Ltd - Development worker

• 2-year fixed-term post
• 25 hours/week
• Salary: £19,500 per annum

Bressay Development Ltd (BD ltd) are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Development Worker to work with BD ltd directors, local community and relevant stakeholders to progress delivery of BD ltd’s action plan, primarily in relation to the development of the community hub, tourism and housing. 

Based on the Island of Bressay within the former school the post holder will oversee day-to-day management and promotion of the community hub development.

Applicants will require excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.  Previous experience of community development and project management is desirable.

For more details and an application form please contact Beatrice Lowe by email at info@bressay.org or telephone on 07547 280040.

Closing date: 13 May

Soirbheas - Treasurer

Soirbheas, a Community Charity for Glen Urquhart and Strathglass, are seeking a new Treasurer to assist them as they develop. This is a paid role which is due to commence in early June 2016.

The post will require an experienced bookkeeper to undertake the preparation of draft accounts, produce an annual budget, quarterly treasurer’s report and quarterly funders reports, raising payments including grant awards and attending quarterly board meetings.

For further details, please contact carolmasheter@soirbheas.org

Closing date: 20 May