Centre Development Officer

Monifieth Activity Centre; Monifieth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension (NEST)

Job summary

Monifieth Community Resource Group is seeking a proactive Centre Development Officer to help develop and sustain Monifieth Activity Centre, identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications.

You will build relationships with local groups, promote the Centre and support events, activities and day-to-day operations.

This 24-hour-per-week, two-year fixed-term role is based at MAC and requires strong written communication, budgeting awareness and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• General education and strong written and numerical skills are essential.
• Training or qualification in funding/grant applications.
• Training or experience in community engagement/development.
• Training or qualification in project management/partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply for funding opportunities and submission of grant applications.
• Maintain a record of funding opportunities, applications and deadlines.
• Support the development of projects and activities that can attract funding and benefit the local community.
• Develop relationships with local community groups, organisations and partners.
• Help identify opportunities to increase participation in Centre activities and services.
• Support community events and initiatives.
• Help promote the Centre and its activities within the local community.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Centre Operations Manager.
• Provide appropriate cover for the Centre Operations Manager when required.
• Assist with Centre activities, events, bookings and other operational matters as required.
• Support the effective running and development of the Centre.
• Work collaboratively with the Centre Operations Manager, staff, volunteers and trustees.
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Funding applications

Research information

Organisational and administrative

Independent working

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Commitment to aims/values

Customer-facing service delivery

Bookings or facility coordination

Health & safety compliance

Financial awareness

Education

General education

Funding/grant applications training

Community engagement/development training

Project management/partnership training

Job description

Help shape the future of your local community

An exciting opportunity to make a difference

Are you organised, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting your local community? Do you enjoy bringing people together, identifying opportunities and helping projects grow?

Monifieth Community Resource Group (MCRG) is looking for a proactive Centre Development Officer to help develop and sustain Monifieth Activity Centre (MAC), secure funding opportunities and strengthen community engagement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Funding and Development

• Research and apply for funding opportunities and submission of grant applications.
• Maintain records of funding opportunities, applications and deadlines.
• Help develop projects and activities that benefit the local community.

Community Engagement

• Build relationships with local community groups, organisations and partners.
• Promote the Centre and encourage greater participation in its activities and services.
• Support community events and initiatives.

Centre Operations

• Support the Centre Operations Manager and provide cover when required.
• Assist with bookings, events and the day-to-day running of the Centre.
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and trustees to support the Centre’s continued development.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• An interest in funding opportunities and community development with experience in funding applications, grant management, community engagement or the charitable sector would be an advantage.
• A good standard of general education and strong written and numerical skills are essential.
• Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities and research information
• Experience in customer-facing services, bookings or facility coordination
• The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively
• Experience in customer-facing services, bookings or facility coordination
• Flexibility and a commitment to the aims and values of MCRG and MAC

JOB PURPOSE

To support the development and sustainability of Monifieth Activity Centre, with primary responsibility for identifying suitable funding opportunities and preparing and submitting funding applications, alongside developing community engagement and providing operational support and cover for the Centre Operations Manager as required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Funding and Development

• Research and apply for funding opportunities and submission of grant applications.
• Maintain a record of funding opportunities, applications and deadlines.
• Support the development of projects and activities that can attract funding and benefit the local community.

Community Engagement

• Develop relationships with local community groups, organisations and partners.
• Help identify opportunities to increase participation in Centre activities and services.
• Support community events and initiatives.
• Help promote the Centre and its activities within the local community.

Centre Operations

• Provide day-to-day support to the Centre Operations Manager.
• Provide appropriate cover for the Centre Operations Manager when required.
• Assist with Centre activities, events, bookings and other operational matters as required.
• Support the effective running and development of the Centre.

General

• Work collaboratively with the Centre Operations Manager, staff, volunteers and trustees.
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education and Training

Essential

• A good standard of general education, with strong written and numerical skills.
• Training or equivalent practical experience appropriate to the role.
• Training or qualification in funding/grant applications.
• Training or experience in community engagement/development.
• Relevant training in project management, partnership working or a similar field.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Experience of preparing and submission of funding applications.
• Ability to research information and identify funding opportunities.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with community groups and partner organisations.
• Flexible and willing to support the day-to-day operation of the Centre.
• Commitment to the aims and values of Monifieth Activity Centre/MCRG.
• Experience in customer-facing service delivery
• Experience coordinating bookings or facility usage
• Understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Basic financial awareness (cash handling, stock control, budgeting input)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community, charitable or similar organisation.
• Experience of community engagement or partnership working.
• Experience of organising events or activities.
• Knowledge of the local community.

Working Conditions

• 2 year Fixed Term contract
• 24 hours per week with flexibility required (over 7 days, evenings/weekends)

Key holder responsibilities

• Six month probation period
• Workplace pension (NEST)
• Based at MAC – Monifieth Activity Centre