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Closed CLOSING DATE: 15/05/2014

Supporters Network Development Officer

HNC, HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:
15/05/2014
Skill:
Management business development and logistics
Region:
Western Isles
Salary
£16,000 per annum
Length:
12 months
Ref code
PTRGWVVZDK

Placement summary

Community Land Scotland based in Tarbert on the Isle of Harris, are recruiting for a graduate for a 12 month role to develop a Supporters Network. The groundwork concerning how the network would complement Community Land Scotland’s existing membership structure has already been started thus the initial development of the network would build on the framework already in place. The measures to get the network up and running and, subsequently, building the network would be the key task for this graduate placement.

Job description

Project Description

The Supporters Network is a response to the growing public interest in community landownership and land reform issues; Community Land Scotland would like to give those who support its work and that of its members, the opportunity to do so.

Community Land Scotland wishes to extend interest in what they do, both to those within Scotland to those outside the obvious Scottish geographical boundaries. This role would involve the development of a marketing package, assistance with the development and upkeep of a new website allowing Supporters to sign-up online, maintaining communications with Supporters, and developing Community Land Scotland’s service to Supporters.

Specific tasks of the role will include:

• Development of marketing package for the Supporters Network:

    • The graduate will be expected to assist with the further development and upkeep of the website, which is currently being redesigned. It is hoped that the new website will attract supporters and facilitate online sign-up.
    • Development of promotional flyers for distribution.
    • Development of email media engagement for potential Supporters.
    • Make use of Community Land Scotland’s social media to engage potential supporters.
    • Production of a promotional film.
    • Research of alternative promotional activities/media.

• Ensure an excellent service to Community Land Scotland Supporters

    • Creation of supporter ‘welcome packs’
    • Development of communications with supporters (i.e. through quarterly newsletter)

• Production of supporters network handbook for other Community Land Scotland staff to continue after placement has been completed (including detailed instructions on processes)

This position is part funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.

Qualifications

Minimum HNC in relevant discipline

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• A commitment to, and enthusiasm for, community land ownership

• Good IT skills

• Understanding of social media

• Good written communication skills

Desirable Skills

• A qualification in rural development or similar

• Website management experience

• Experience in working in the voluntary sector/social enterprise movement

• A creative outlook

• Flexible approach to working

• Ability to travel

Benefits

Company benefits

Depending on the successful candidate’s existing skills, opportunities will be taken to offer training where appropriate.

Placement benefits

As part of this ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the candidate will benefit from support from a team within Highlands and Islands Enterprise and also access a four day residential course training focussed on employability and business skills.

Additional information

Tarbert, Isle of Harris

02/06/2014

Company information

Community Land Scotland is a growing membership based organisation working to represent community landowners to local and national government, educational institutions and funders for our sector. Established in 2010 by 17 founder members, Community Land Scotland has a part-time policy director and one other employee. All directors are nominated and elected by members. They are volunteers. We have gained a reputation for clearly reflecting the ideas of our members and are being asked more and more for our opinion on particularly rural development in Scotland. Each year we ask our members for their opinions and so far have received excellent support for what we do and instruction to keep on with our programme.

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David Cameron
01859502063