At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful projects that empower rural communities and drive social change.
- Company: Join a passionate charity dedicated to supporting grassroots initiatives in rural areas.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team that values your voice and contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural life while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement and project management is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27225 - 33275 £ per year.
Rural Action is a registered charity (NIC108163) established to meet an identified need to support grassroots communities through meaningful, community-driven projects and programmes. We specialise in designing, developing, and delivering initiatives that respond directly to the challenges and opportunities faced by rural people. Our mission is to inspire action and make a lasting, positive impact on everyday rural life. We believe in the strength of community, the value of shared spaces, and the potential of sustainable living. That includes supporting social enterprise as a vital tool for economic resilience, innovation, and inclusive growth in rural areas. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-led environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
OUR VISION We believe passionately about engaging people to build a better future. We work to support living, working, sustainable and shared communities.
OUR MISSION We seek to inspire action and make a positive contribution to the everyday lives of rural people.
OUR WORK We act as a Managing Agent for the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), managing the delivery in Northern Ireland of the IFI Personal Youth Development Programme (PYDP) and the Communities in Partnership (Cross Border) Programme. We are working in partnership with Cooperation Ireland and East Border Region to animate and provide support to grassroots communities to access funding opportunities under the SEUPB/Pobal managed PEACEPLUS Small Grants Programme. We are an Open College Network (OCN) accredited centre and deliver the OCN Level 1 in Developing and Managing Community Facilities. We undertake various assignments and commissions for central and local government, other statutory bodies and the community, voluntary sector, including pilot projects, evaluations, programme design, project assessments and appraisals. We deliver our own Rural Action Awards where we give back to communities each year. So far, we have invested nearly £30,000 in community action projects, injecting the equivalent of £1,000 per month back into rural communities. We have recently secured two major PEACEPLUS initiatives: RiSE (Rural Innovation and Social Enterprise), which focuses on empowering rural communities through enterprise and innovation, and MCS (Maximising Community Space), aimed at enhancing shared, inclusive spaces.
OUR AMBITION To be the organisation of choice for rural delivery and the go-to organisation for ideas, innovations and solutions to rural needs.
Why work for Rural Action
At Rural Action, we believe that meaningful work starts with a meaningful workplace. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- Purpose-driven impact: We're passionate about creating real change in rural communities, and everything we do is rooted in that mission.
- Supportive leadership: Our managers lead with empathy, encouragement and a commitment to helping you thrive.
- Collaborative culture: We work as one team, celebrating every achievement and learning together.
- Employee voice matters: We actively consult with our staff to shape decisions and drive our shared mission forward.
- Strong foundations: Every new team member receives a thorough induction to help them feel confident and connected from day one.
- Growth and development: We invest in your potential by offering opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges and grow professionally.
Benefits
We pride ourselves in being a flexible, family-friendly employer and try to offer the best terms and conditions for our employees to enable them to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years service, plus 12 bank and public holidays, based on 35 hours per week, pro-rata for part-time positions.
- Enhanced sick leave policy.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies.
- Paid compassionate leave.
- Employer pension scheme.
- Flexible working policy.
- Mileage allowance at the prevailing HMRC rate.
- Time off in lieu (TOIL) policy for additional hours worked.
- Training and development policy.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- On successful completion of probationary period: Life assurance.
- Health insurance.
- Hybrid working model to enable working from home.
Systems & Impact Lead (SIL) TLNT1_NI in Omagh employer: Rural Action
Rural Action is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in rural communities. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, a supportive leadership team, and a collaborative work culture that values every voice. Our flexible, family-friendly policies, including generous leave and a hybrid working model, ensure that our staff can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to our mission of inspiring action and fostering sustainable living.
