Local Community Planning Support Officer - Fife, United Kingdom - Fife Council

Fife Council

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Fife, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Proposed Interview Date:
Week Commencing 15 April 2024

Closing Date:
Sunday 04 April 2024

Contract Type:
Temporary until 31 January 2026

Salary:
FC5 £25,829.49 to £28,251.00

Workng Pattern: 36 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location:
Town House, Kirkcaldy

Supporting Statement

Job Details

To assist the Communities and Neighbourhood Area Team with the development and implementation of initiatives and projects, which deliver local community plan priorities.

Research, gather and present detailed information that supports the local community planning approach taken in an area, and provide that information to managers, partners, local groups, elected members and members of the public.

Update the Local Community Planning documentation as well as other action plans in conjunction with the Area Team Managers.

Undertake monitoring of budget spend on local projects and prepare monitoring reports as required, which highlight under spend/overspend issues, and adherence to the objectives of the local community plan.

Assist local project teams to implement specific aspects of the local community planning approach for the area.

Deal with daily enquiries from a variety of sources including the general public, elected members, local community groups as well as internal and external partners.

The Person

Educated to SCQF level 4, which includes National 4 or Standard Grades at General level or O' Grades or equivalent.

Able to deal with financial information and budgeting matters and will be expected to use a range of IT systems.

Experience of Budgeting and financial procedures is essential.

Competent in monitoring budget spend on local project delivery and be able to prepare budget reports

Able to update the local community planning documentation.

Confident in gather and presenting detailed information to managers, community organisations and elected members

Understanding of social inclusion and community regeneration issues

Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Someone with an eye for detail and be able to carry out tasks with accuracy.

Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and work to deadlines.

Competent to work in an administrative/organisational capacity and be able to prepare and produce a variety of documents and information/publicity using appropriate IT packages and systems.

Experienced in minute taking.

Able to use own initiative, dealing independently with a variety of tasks and individuals.

Further Information
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Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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Communities Directorate Information - Council Department information