Rural Jobs Round Up: September 2016

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Norette Ferns

Friday 16 September 2016 - 10:37

Find out about some current rural vacancies and rural development jobs in our latest Rural Jobs Round Up.

Health Walks Coordinator - NHS Grampian

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Aberdeenshire H&SCP, based at Gordon House in Inverurie
Contract: Temporary for a fixed term of 11 months

NHS Grampian (Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership) with funding from Paths for All are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and approachable individual to coordinate, develop and sustain the health walk programme across Aberdeenshire, through supporting existing projects and working in partnership to develop new health walk groups. Short health walks are often a first step in helping to engage inactive adults in regular, safe and fun physical activity.

A current driving licence and/or access to a car is essential for this post, and some working outwith normal working hours will be required from time to time.

To obtain a copy of the job description for this post please click on the following link - RP14988 - Health Walk Coordinator.pdf

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: George Howie, Principal Health Improvement Officer. Tel: 07557 203 577.

Closing date: 5th October 2016

RSABI Regional Development Officer (North)

Salary: £24,000 pro-rata for 3 days per week
Location: based from home

Following a reorganisation within our Development team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional dedicated part-time (three days per week) Development Officer to cover the North of Scotland for RSABI, Scotland’s charity helping people who have depended on the land. Key areas of operation are likely to be Aberdeenshire, Morayshire and Inverness shire. A full current driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Visit the RSABI website for more information.

Closing date: 10 October

Administrative Officer - Scottish Government

Salary: £17242 - £19582
Location: Galashiels
Hours: around 42 per week
Fixed Term Appointment

The Scottish Government are currently seeking applications for three Administrative Officers within the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (SGRPID) based in Tweedbank, Galashiels.

The Galashiels Area Office is part of the network of 16 local Area Offices that perform a key role in the work of the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (RPID). They are responsible for the administration of grants and subsidies to those involved in rural activities including farmers.

Visit the Work for Scotland website for full details.

Closing date: 27 September at midnight

Land Management Adviser - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority

Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term
Salary: £28,203 – £33,950 per annum
Working hours: 30 hours\ 4 days per week
Location: Based at National Park Headquarters, Balloch

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority are looking for a Land Management & Estates Adviser who is motivated by achieving results on the ground for the rural land and property sector to work predominantly within our Land Use Team, but also our Estates Team. In this role you will develop strong relationships with managers of private and public land and property, providing practical and viable land management advice and facilitating a joined-up approach to the provision and management of commercial activities on land and water in the National Park, including recreation.

Visit the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park website for more information.

Closing date: 29 September at 12pm

Estates Surveyor - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Contract:2 Years Fixed Term
Salary: £28,203 – £33,950 per annum
Working hours: Monday- Friday (37 hours per week)
Location: Based at National Park Headquarters, Balloch

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are looking for an Estates Surveyor with a background in commercial property to help manage our in-house portfolio of property assets, who will enhance rental income, work with other professionals to bring forward new commercial development, assess viability, undertake rent reviews, improve the visitor experience and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Visit the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park website for more information.

Closing date: 29 September at 12pm

Modern Apprentice - Administration Assistant - Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Fixed term for 18 months
Location: Thurso
Salary: £16,208 per annum, excellent benefits package

As a Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Modern Apprentice you can earn while you learn and still gain a professional qualification by the end of the programme.

This role provides the opportunity to gain administrative experience while undertaking workplace training in order to gain a Level 3 Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Business Administration.

To be successful in this role you will need excellent communication skills as you'll be liaising with staff across HIE. The post holder will provide a wide range of administrative and project support to the Thurso Area Team which will include assisting with project appraisal, implementation, management and reporting, supporting procurement processes, organising meetings and events and providing secretarial support to the Area Manager.

Visit the HIE website for more information.

Closing date: 25 September 2016

Account Manager - Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Fixed term 2 years
Based in Inverness
Salary £26,491 - £30,205 per annum, excellent benefits package

Highlands and Islands Enterprise have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager. In this key role you will work as part of the Inner Moray Firth team in our Inverness office, supporting a portfolio of businesses and social enterprises to help them increase their impact in the local economy.

You will bring excellent relationship building skills, a strong interest in economic development coupled with a successful track record of business development. A good knowledge of the Inner Moray Firth business community and the sectoral opportunities present within the area is essential.

Visit the HIE website for more information.

Closing date: 26 September