Area Community Development Team Manager

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Job Description

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.

Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024

Contract Type: Temporary (24 months)

Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 - £53,141.91 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: City Chambers, Dunfermline

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to deliver community related activity in Dunfermline as the Team Manager. The post is fixed term for 24 months and so would suit an existing manager looking for experience in another area, or an ambitious individual looking for greater experience, responsibilities and growth to take their next professional step.

The team has a wide-ranging remit for community planning, community development and capacity building across the city. This includes, but is not limited to, helping to shape community-based adult learning, adult education and youth work. You will also be required to support colleagues with addressing poverty and inequalities, as well as supporting community wealth building.

The role provides plenty of scope for an individual to use traditional community learning and development approaches and tools, to shape what opportunities and services local people require, desire and subsequently access. As well as the public, you will also work with a wide range of internal and external colleagues, partners and local politicians.

The Person

• Educated to SCQF level 9, which includes a Degree or equivalent

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

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For further information, please contact: Andrew Gallacher at andrew.gallacher-cn@fife.gov.uk