Development Support Officer

HR-Du; Leinster; Ibrido; EUR 35.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Scouting Ireland in Dublin City and County is seeking a Development Support Officer on a fixed-term contract of three years. The role is hybrid, with occasional travel to meetings with volunteers and training participants.

You will work with support structures to help Scout Groups deliver the programme, grow membership, and recruit volunteers to reach targets. You will lead multiple projects and collaborate across professional and volunteer teams.

Competenze

• Experience in a similar support/development role.
• Proven track record in a target-driven environment.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.

Mansioni

• Provide effective support to Scout Groups to enable programme delivery.
• Develop and grow membership by forming new groups and sections.
• Recruit and induct volunteers to ensure growth targets are met.
• Collaborate with professional and volunteer teams in a management framework.
• Manage multiple projects and programmes.

Conoscenze

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Teamwork

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Third-level education

Strumenti

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentations

Descrizione del lavoro

Development Support Officer [Code: 1994563]

Scouting Ireland

Fixed-term (Full-Time) Dublin Scout Province Hybrid

Company Information and Introduction

Development Support Officer - Scouting Ireland

Full TIme Fixed Term Contract of Three Years

Hybrid working (requirement to travel occasionally to meet with volunteers and training participants)

One Role in the Dublin City and County Area

Purpose

The purpose of the Development Support Officer is to work in tandem with the support structures of Scouting Ireland to:

Provide effective support to Scout Groups to enable them to support the delivery and facilitation of the Scout Programme effectively.

To proactively develop membership growth by developing new and existing Scout Groups and Programme Sections.

Support the recruitment and induction of volunteers to ensure that growth targets can be achieved.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A clear focus on the development and support of Scouting.
• An understanding of Scouting, The WHY, HOW and WHAT, its value systems, mechanisms, and ways of delivering the programme to young people.
• An ability to work with a wide array of professional and volunteer teams in both a support and management framework.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse group of stakeholders and colleagues.
• Project management skills and expertise, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Leadership skills and abilities that can motivate professional and volunteer project teams to grow and develop Scouting within the community.
• These are then captured in creative, vibrant, and exciting programmes that allow young people to enjoy their Scouting with friends while learning valuable life skills in a fun- based framework.

Key Skills and Competencies

Educated to a relevant third-level standard or equivalent.

Experience and a proven track record in a similar support/development role.

Track record of success within a target-driven and measured environment.

Track record of managing multiple tasks with strong planning and organisation skills.

An ambitious self-starter with a proven record of focus on results.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrable ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent meeting and people skills.

Positive and energetic attitude.

Ability to use standard computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

A strong understanding of Scouting Ireland's methods, ethos and aims.

Sound judgement and a strategic mindset.

High motivation, positive disposition and flexible attitude in response to organisational change and development

Qualification in youth work/volunteer management / educational methods.

Professional experience in a non-profit environment.

Good knowledge of the non-profit sector in Ireland.

Flexibility to work frequently at weekends and evenings.

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact

Name: Neil Collins

Phone: [phone]

Key Skills

Organisation, Communication, People Skills, MS Office, Knowledge of Non Profit Sector