Job Description
Job Ref: 03/WAC/CDPM/JD/3
Job Title: Community Development Programme Manager
Reports to: WAC Community Development Unit
Responsible to: West Armagh Consortium Managing Committee
Location: Sherry’s Field Recreational Complex, Cathedral Road, Armagh
Hours of work: 37 hours per week / 5 days per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 28 February 2021
Salary: Scale PO1 Point 9-12, £31,601.00 per annum, pro rata
At West Armagh Consortium we strive to inspire confidence in our customers and service users through open, honest and meaningful engagement. We therefore expect our employees to flexible, customer-focused and committed to the consortiums mission “to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of all those who live, work, visit or invest across the communities in the city.
The post of Community Development Programme Manager will require a high level of customer service, and ability to deal with and resolve issues using personal and professional judgement, building relationships with officers at all levels and promoting the profile of West Armagh Consortium.
The postholder will be expected to demonstrate an understanding and personal commitment to the organisation’s vision, values and goals.
This post is within Community Development Unit of the West Armagh Consortium. The person appointed will be based at the Consortium Offices, Cathedral Road Recreational Complex, Armagh and will report to the West Armagh Consortium Committee initially, on the development and delivery of the Community Development Programme for the Armagh area.
The Consortium reserves the right to transfer the postholder to any location or duties under
JOB PURPOSE:
Act as a first point of contact for the Consortium, responding to customer enquiries by establishing facts and requirements and by providing high quality advice and information ensuring that the customer’s needs are met or they are signposted to the correct service area in an effective and courteous manner.
The postholder will provide a general supporting role to the Consortium Committee initially in the ongoing delivery of the priority contained within the agreed Action Plan.
Job Specification:
Essential Criteria:
· 3rd Level Qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Community, Business And
· 2 years’ experience in the community/voluntary sector which includes:
§ Developing and delivering Strategy in a community development context
§ Project and Performance Management – leading, developing implementing and evaluating significant strategic projects
§ Partnership working – working with a range of internal and external statutory and private sector partners to deliver shared goals
§ Effective communication – communicating effectively with a range of audiences verbally and in writing to secure support and influence
§ Financial Management and Control – development and management of business plans and sourcing and securing funding for regeneration projects and programmes;
Or
· 5 years’ experience to include points stated in bullet point two above
Plus
· Demonstrable IT skills to include Microsoft Office i.e. word, excel, powerpoint, access and internet
· Possess a full current driving licence and/or* have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full (* This relates to any person who has declared to having a disability which debars them from driving)
Applicants must be able to demonstrate by way of example the following attributes:
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
· Partnership working
· Ability to organise workload and work under pressure
· High degree of self-motivation and initiative
· An innovative approach to programmes/projects of work
· Communication skills – confident oral ability and creative written ability
· Project management /co-ordination skills
· Budget management skills
Desirable Criteria:
· Additional relevant experience/qualifications
· Previous relevant experience with funded programmes (Big Lottery and other)
· Experience of developing, promoting and implementing community projects
· Experience of programme monitoring and evaluation.
Hours of Duty:
The hours for this post will be 37 hours (Monday – Friday). The post holder will be required to work out of hours as necessary in accordance with departmental procedures and arrangements. Flexible working arrangements apply which will include evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays. Overtime will be paid in accordance with the overtime scheme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· To assist the West Armagh Consortium in the development and delivery of the Community Support & Development Project as set out in the Action Plan.
· To undertake appropriate research and consultation with relevant individuals, bodies and organisations to provide information for the delivery of the Community Support & Development Project
· To assist in ensuring the aims, objectives, priorities and procedures of Community Support & Development Project, are adhered to and communicated effectively on a continuing basis to communities.
· To implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure effective development and delivery of programme, as per Action Plan.
· Work at times and locations to meet the needs of the community support and Development Project, this may include evening and weekend work.
· Liaise with other departments, statutory agencies, funding bodies within the Armagh area to ensure a co-ordinated approach to service delivery for Community Support & Development Project and avoid duplication.
· To support and assist local groups who are willing to develop and undertake projects which will promote the overall community objective of the Consortium. The post holder will in conjunction with groups promote partnership working, cross-community contact and improve good relations within the Armagh Area.
· To provide advice, support and signposting function to individuals and groups regarding the Community Support & Development Project, other Consortium priorities and other funding opportunities.
· Encourage and co-ordinate volunteering/ wider community interest in opportunities through the development and delivery of the community development actions.
Marketing and Promotion
· To assist with the marketing and promotion of the Community Support & Development Project to a range of audiences including organisation and attendance at events, drafting press releases, updating websites, annual reports, newsletters etc and direct communication with individuals or organisations.
Financial Management
· To establish appropriate financial procedures and systems for the Project, in compliance with Big Lottery funding regulations and guidelines.
· To implement all West Armagh Consortium Financial and Procurement policies and procedures.
· Identify relevant funding for the development of the Community Development Actions and activities, and prepare and submit applications for same.
General:
· To establish appropriate administrative procedures and systems for the Project, in compliance with Big Lottery funding regulations and guidelines.
· To assist in the preparation of regular reports on delivery of the Programme against aims, objectives and targets for review by the Consortium Management Committee.
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· To comply with all the West Armagh Consortium policies and procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct and the Employee and Committee Member Working Relationship Protocol.
· To promote the West Armagh Consortium equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as an employer and a service provider.
· To comply with employee responsibility in relation to all records held, created or used as part of the West Armagh Consortium business. All records, paper or electronic, are public records and accessible by the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998.
· To undertake the duties of the post at all times in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of West Armagh Consortium
· The post holder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties, as required.
Hours of Work:
37 hours per week / 5 days per week. This post will require evening and weekend working and this is reflected in the salary for the post.
Salary:
Scale PO1 Point 9-12, £31,601.00 per annum, pro rata. The post holder will be paid monthly into their bank/building society account.
Shortlisting and Interview Dates:
It is proposed that Shortlisting for this post will be held on Friday 9th Feb and Interviews will be held Thursday 15th Feb 2018, though this may be subject to change.
General:
The appointment will be subject to:-
a) Satisfactory references (one of which should be the present or most recent employer).
b) The terms of the Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme.
c) A satisfactory standard of attendance, conduct and performance in the range of tasks involved.
d) A medical report by the Comhthionól Ard Mhacha Thiar Medical Examiner which confirms fitness for employment in the position.
e) The satisfactory completion of a probationary period of 3 months.
Returning Handwritten Forms:
Forms can be returned to the West Armagh Consortium HR Department
Ø The West Armagh Consortium Office, Cathedral Road Recreational Complex, 20 Cathedral Road, Armagh BT61 7QX
Application forms must be returned not later than 12.00pm noon on Friday 9th Feb 2018.