Job Description
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To work under the direction of the Community Strategy & Engagement Manager to manage delivery of Locality Planning, Community Participation and Capacity Building, Community Resilience, Participatory Budgeting, Community Council Support, Community Based Adult Learning and Family Learning.
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Manage Community Support Officers, Community Council Liaison Officer and Adult & Family Learning Team.
Responsibilitiesn
Coordinate initiation, development and delivery of all areas within the service to increase effective community capacity building, community-based learning and strengthening engagement throughout Moray
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Develop and maintain key processes and documentation to enable effective management of a community focused service.
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Monitor and evaluate performance relating to the relevant areas of service responsibility & support continuous improvement around the key service areas to ensure delivery meets the ongoing need
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Lead the team’s supporting delivery within the service area
The Individualn
Good understanding of local government.
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Proven substantial experience of Community Learning & Development work
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Awareness of key legislation and the subsequent responsibilities i.e. participatory budgeting, CAT and Locality plans
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Experience of managing teams in community-based settings
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Experience of use and implementation CLD planning & evaluation methods
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Proven track record of multi-agency and community collaborative working.
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Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in community learning / community work
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Member of CLD Standards Council
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Ability to prioritise workload
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High levels of organisational ability
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Strong IT skills
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Knowledge and understanding of Community Planning in Scotland and the key requirements around this
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Proven experience of partnership working with partners and local communities
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Understanding of CLD legislation / regulations and requirements around this in terms of CLD plan
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Ability to scrutinise activity, evaluate and plan effectively and ensure quality assurance of work
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Ability to work as a member of a team working in a hybrid way, taking the lead on areas of expertise and guiding others when necessary.
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Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to focus on agreed objectives, to ensure they are achieved within agreed timescales.
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Good track record of inter-agency collaboration, group work and management.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with or advising sensitive and/or confidential issues.
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Ability to travel across various work locations within Moray to meet operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is usually undertaken by car.
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The post is designated flexible. There will be access to office space, and ability, on occasion for home working.
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Closing Date: 23 October 2026n Starting Salary: £59,170n £31.39 per hourn 36.25 Hours per week
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For further information please contact Martin Robertson on 07292 784885 or by email to Martin.Robertson@moray.gov.uk
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