Rural Jobs Round Up: November 2018

Norette Ferns

Monday 12 November 2018 - 14:37

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

Marketing and Tourism Officer for Cycling - Forth Valley and Lomond

Location: Viewforth, Stirling, FK8 2ET
Salary: £31,371 - £33,288 per year
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Position Type: Full Time

Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER Local Action Group has joined forces with Sustrans in the recruitment of a Marketing and Tourism Officer for Cycling in the area - with a particular focus on the Lochs and Glens route north (NCRN 7). The role is now a full time role thanks to Sustrans and will run for 18 months starting on 1 January 2019.

We are looking for someone with experience of destination marketing, brand development and knowledge of visitor motivations, a clear understanding of sustainable tourism and how this relates to the Forth valley region, and a minimum of two years’ experience in a coordination or marketing role, preferably in the cycling sector.

Find out more

Closing date: 30 November

Highlands and Islands Connections Project vacancies

1 Community Worker – Argyll & Bute - Full Time (35 hours per week)
2 Community Connectors – Argyll & Bute and Western Isles - Full Time (35 hours per week)
All posts £20,520 pa

This project and all posts are funded through the Aspiring Communities Fund (ACF) with support from European Social Fund and 100% of all staff time will be spent on the ACF Highlands and Islands Connections Project. All posts are Fixed Term to the end of February 2020.

Support in Mind Scotland (SiMS) has been provided funding to develop two community pilot projects that will engage with people in rural areas to test out place-based approaches to supporting mental health.

This work will be based the results of our previous Well Connected Communities project and on a survey into rural mental health by SiMS and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) that highlighted the need for people to feel more connected to their communities and to each other – as well as for the need for more local resources to support people with mental health problems.

They are now seeking a Community Worker (for Argyll & Bute) to consult with local people, further develop local partnerships in the community, design new initiatives, and help raise awareness of mental health.

They are also recruiting two Community Connectors (one for Argyll & Bute and one for the Western Isles). The Community Connectors will identify, train and support passionate mental health aware volunteers, reach out to individuals needing support and help instil a positive community attitude towards mental health across the regions.

Applicants will be based in one of the areas listed and be willing to travel and should demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues and of the community in which they are based. They should also have experience of working with local people, volunteers, facilitating groups and/or providing training.

For more information, a full job description please email Jim Hume at jhume@supportinmindscotland.org.uk or visit www.ruralwellbeing.org or www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk

To apply send a CV and a cover letter detailing your interest, skills and experience to Jim Hume on JHume@supportinmindscotland.org.uk. Apply by email only.

The very tight timescale for the project means that the applications should be returned by email before 12 noon on Wednesday 5 December.

Visit the Support in Mind website for more information.

Business Development Officer - Cairndow Family & Early Learning Centre

Part Time 20 hours per week
Attractive salary and conditions – flexible hours

This exciting new opportunity has arisen for Business Development Officer working for Cairndow Community Childcare, an organisation with charitable status established to address the lack of childcare provision and family facilities in the rural area.

A new Cairndow Family & Early Learning Centre is under construction at the head of Loch Fyne (PA26 8BJ) and the Business Development Officer role has been created to assist with the promotion, marketing and development of all activities in the new centre to ensure it meets the financial targets which will ensure the sustainability of the centre for years to come. The Centre is due to open in October 2019, when the current childcare facility will relocate from Cairndow Village Hall.

The post is funded for four years starting in January 2019 and would suit some-one with experience of modern marketing techniques, budget and financial management, multi-agency working and who is comfortable with IT. Some home working is envisaged.

Job description available by emailing mail@cairndowchildcare.co.uk

Application by submitting your CV FAO Virginia Sumsion, Secretary to the Committee, Cairndow Community Childcare at mail@cairndowchildcare.co.uk

Visit the Cairndow Childcare website to find out more.

Closing date: 7 December

NHS Highland - Caithness vacancies

NHS Highland is seeking two GPs, two pharmacists and a primary care mental health nurse in Caithness. These posts will complement an existing team of seven GPs and seven first contact practitioners, including advanced nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy.

These jobs are advertised on a WTE basis but applicants interested in part-time or flexible working and portfolio roles are encouraged to apply.

For more information contact Dr Katharine Jones, Associate Medical Director for North and West Division of NHS Highland by emailing katharine.jones1@nhs.net.

North Carrick Communities Development Officer

North Carrick is a rural area in South Ayrshire including the town of Maybole and several villages. North Carrick Community Benefit Company Limited (NCCBC) is a community-led organisation set up to manage community benefit funding from renewable energy projects in the area.

The Directors of NCCBC have embarked on an ambitious project to develop Action Plans for all of the communities. They now want to engage the services of a Development Officer to support these communities to progress delivery of their Action Plans by building community capacity and accessing funding. The ultimate goal is to drive economic development and social cohesion, making North Carrick a Better Place to Live, Work and Grow.

This opportunity is offered, initially, as a temporary contract for a period of 12 months. With potential for the contract term to be extended, subject to progress against objectives and the availability of funding.

Applicants should be self-employed or working within an existing organisation, such as a Consultancy or Development Trust, which can provide additional, appropriate support to the North Carrick Community Benefit Company.

A budget of £30,000 has been allocated to cover all expenses associated with the post, for the initial 12 month period.

For an Applicants’ Information Pack please contact marion.young@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Closing date: Friday 7 December