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North Uist Development Company

Local Development Officer

Part-Time : Job Share : 14 hrs per wk. Fixed Term to 31/3/2016

Salary £ 24,960 pro-rata

North Uist Development Company is looking to recruit an energetic and self-motivated person to act as a catalyst for innovative and sustainable community development. This position is the equivalent of 2 days per week as a job share.

The successful candidate will work with the Company and the community, to develop and implement a community growth plan, which aims to enhance the socio-economic, cultural & environmental welfare of North Uist and Berneray.

Support is provided by Highlands and Islands Enterprise under their Community Account Management approach, which delivers intensive development to the most remote and disadvantaged communities in the region.

The applicant will have a good understanding of the issues affecting fragile rural areas and be IT literate. A relevant qualification or prior experience in community-led development would be advantageous, as would a knowledge of and affinity for the locality.

The post is funded by the Scottish Government and HIE. There is the possibility of an extension beyond March 2016.

Interviews will be held w/c 13 July. For a job description and further information please contact:

Ada Campbell

Secretary, NUDC

Claddach Kirkibost Centre

Isle of North Uist

HS6 5EP

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10th JULY 2015

Email: nudc@isleofnorthuist.com

Tel: 01876 580331