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PAIRC TRUST

 

Development Manager – salary £32,000 pa

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The directors of Pairc Trust wish to appoint a development manager to support them in the development and management of Pairc Estate in South East Lewis, now that community ownership has been achieved.

 

The successful candidate will have extensive management experience and will be responsible to the board of directors for all aspects of developing and running the estate, including staff and financial management, crofting administration, and the development and implementation of priority projects in line with the trust’s business plan which is kept under review in consultation with the community and other local groups. This post is supported by the Scottish Land Fund and HIE.

 

BASIC INFORMATION

Starting Date: As soon as possible in early 2016

 

Salary: £32,000pa, plus 5% employer pension contribution

 

Work location: Kershader, Lewis

 

Working hours: 35 hours a week

 

Annual leave entitlement: 35 days, including public/privilege holidays

 

Payment: Monthly in arrears

 

Length of contract: 2 years from Starting Date, with possibility of extension by mutual agreement

 

Termination: There will be an initial probation period of 3 months. Should circumstances then dictate, the contract may be terminated at any time by employer or employee, subject to a 30 days notification period.

 

Training: Relevant training opportunities will be provided

 

Reporting: The post-holder will report directly to the chairman or other directors as specified

 

DUTIES

1. To oversee all aspects of the management of the Estate, subject to the guidance of Directors, including office set-up and ongoing management, crofting administration, website, staff management, and financial administration.

2. To keep the Trust’s business plan under review and continually updated in the light of consultation with the community, other local groups, and decisions on priority projects by Directors.

3. To develop and implement priority projects, including funding applications, in line with the Trust’s policy.

4. To represent the Trust within and outwith the Pairc community.

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1. A track record relevant to planning and managing community development.[ESSENTIAL]

2. Staff and office administration experience [ESSENTIAL]

3. Financial and business management experience, including knowledge of SAGE or similar financial package [ESSENTIAL]

4. Experience of successful funding applications [ESSENTIAL]

5. Drive, commitment, and an ability to carry out work on own initiative within an agreed framework of supervision [ESSENTIAL]

6. Representational skills [ESSENTIAL]

7. Valid driving licence [ESSENTIAL]

8. Knowledge of crofting legislation and administration [DESIRABLE]

9. Ability to read and speak Gaelic [DESIRABLE]

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications, stating why the applicant is suitable for the post, and including a CV and the names of two referees, should be sent no later than Monday 11th January 2016 to the following email address info@pairctrust.co.uk