Salary: £39,156 per annum
• Location: Home based, covering a portfolio in Dumfries & Galloway with particular focus on Wigtownshire
• Work Pattern: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
About the role
We have an excellent opportunity for a well organised and motivated individual to join our Communities team to run a portfolio of community benefit funds across Dumfries & Galloway with particular focus on Wigtownshire.
Our Communities Team works with communities across Scotland to devise and implement their own strategies for place-based funds coming from a range of sources, notably renewables businesses. We provide fund governance, grant administration and related services for a range of commercial and community-sector clients, combined with a commitment to community-led approaches. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on new challenges, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference for communities.
About you
Reporting to a Community Funds Manager, you will bring experience in grant making, excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly and a strong understanding of community-led approaches. More detail about the role and experience required is available in the job description/person specification which can be found here.
Once you have read this, you can apply here. You will be able to attach a CV and detailed covering letter. Please outline clearly how you meet the criteria set out in the job description/person specification. Please note, that while this role is home based, regular travel to communities in your portfolio will be required, including attendance at evening community meetings.
The deadline for applications is 12noon on 16th November. Interviews are planned to be online the week of 23rd November.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact people@foundationscotland.org.uk
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Benefits
- A progressive pay system with benchmarked annual increases
- Life Assurance at 3 times annual salary
- Defined contribution scheme with 7% Employer’s contribution
- 35 days annual leave [including bank holidays)
- 2 days equivalent paid volunteering
- Training and development opportunities
- Working pattern flexibility and homeworking
- Employee Assistance Plan
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