Community Involvement & Development Officer - Solarhus - SIC08899 in Lerwick

The Community Involvement & Development Officer will be responsible, through the Team Leader – Community Development, for linking strategic planning with what happens at a local community level to support the delivery of improved community planning outcomes, with a focus on building stronger, more resilient, supportive, influential and inclusive communities.

The post holder will work as part of a team, delivering a Community Development service throughout Shetland. The post is based in Lerwick; however, outreach work is an essential part of the post, and it is expected that the team will work flexibly in various locations throughout Shetland to meet assessed need. There is also a requirement to work out of normal office hours as agreed with the Team Leader – Community Development.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

Additional Information:

• The grade of this post is G/H/I/J.
• This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata).
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post.
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited.
• We are happy to talk flexible working.

During the application process, you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Solarhus, 3 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: June Porter.

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Information about Shetland: Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.