Application Form

Development / Outreach Officer(Ref:USA/DOO/15)

Applicants should submit this form only; supplementary material and CV’s will not be considered.

To progress to the next stage of the selection process candidates will be judged solely on the basis of the information they provide on this application form.

Under Section 7 of this form, candidates are asked to provide relevant and appropriate experience against each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Candidates must provide clear and detailed examples drawn from their recent work, which illustrates how they match the competence being sought.

Should numbers dictate both essential and desirable criteria may be used at sifting to enable a more manageable interview shortlist.

Please ensure the following is returned to the Ulster-Scots Agency by3.00pm on Friday8th January 2016:

  • Completed application form (use additional sheets of paper if required)
  • Completed monitoring form (a separate sealed envelope addressed to the Monitoring Officer)

This should be sent to:

Director of Corporate Services

Ulster-Scots Agency

31 Gordon Street

Belfast

BT12LG

Surname:
(incl. Any former names) / Forenames:
(Please underline name
by which you are known) / Title:
(Mr/Mrs/Ms etc.)
Permanent Address:
Postcode: / Address for Correspondence:
Postcode:

CONTACT DETAILS:

Telephone Numbers:
Home:
Mobile: / Office:
Email:

Please provide details of Education establishments attended specifying dates, qualifications and courses.

Qualifications:
Subjects / Grades / Date of attainment of qualification / Type of School/Educational establishment
(e.g. Grammar, Secondary, University etc)

Relevant Courses attended:

Date / Course / Qualifications
Membership of professional institutions/associations if applicable

This section should contain an outline of your career to date commencing with your current employment.

In the Career Narrative Section, please provide your job title, details of to whom you report, your normal duties, key accomplishments and any other pertinent details.

Employer Names and Nature of Organisation / Position Held / Dates
(Month and Year)
From To / Career Narrative

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Please give the names and address of two referees, one of whom should be your current or a previous employer. Referees will not be contacted until a provisional offer is made.

Name:
Address:
Post Code:
Tel number: / Relationship to Applicant
Name:
Address:
Post Code:
Tel number: / Relationship to Applicant
If invited for interview, are there any dates on which you would not be available?
Please provide details of any special arrangements required at the interview.


Current/most recent salary:
Date of last salary increase / Date of next increase due / Bonuses payable
Substantial fringe benefits: (including holiday entitlement)
Length of Notice: / When could you start?
Do you hold a current full driving licence? Yes / No(Delete as appropriate)
Have you the use of a car for business purposes?Yes / No(Delete as appropriate)
Do you have any criminal convictions, which are not regarded as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (NI) Order 1978 or any criminal convictions under any other jurisdiction?
Yes / No (Delete as appropriate)
If ‘Yes’, please provide details:


The following section asks you to specify your experience with practical examples and outcomes relating to each of the essential and desirable criteria for the job to be assessed.

7.1 Please demonstrate how you meet the criteria of having at least 2 years experience as a Development Officer or Marketing Officer with third level qualification or 5 years experience without holding a third level qualification.
7.2 Please demonstrate an understanding of government structures and cultural policies and your experience of liaising with community groups and government bodies.
7.3 Please demonstrate your experience of delivering programmes of community outreach events.
7.4 Please demonstrate your presentation skills and your ability to draft reports and written papers.
7.5 Please demonstrate your knowledge of grand funding for voluntary or community organisations.
7.6 Please demonstrate how one meets good organisation, planning and delivery of work attribute.

The statements given by me on this application are to the best of my knowledge and belief true. I understand that deliberate falsification of factual information may prejudice my application or lead to an offer of appointment being withdrawn.

Signature: ______

Date: ______

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