Community Empowerment Officer

Job Description

Community Empowerment Officer - PKC10666
£28,831 - £31,740 (Fixed Term for 12 Months)
2 High Street, Perth

An exciting opportunity to join the Community Planning Team in Perth and Kinross Council as Community Empowerment Officer. This varied role covers a number of aspects of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and other relevant work areas, including community grants, community asset transfer and local community planning.

The Community Planning Team works in a hybrid model, with a base at 2 High Street. Initially this is on a temporary basis with longer term options becoming available in future. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer, please contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances with the recruiting manager, discuss at interview or if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made,  to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments.

The Individual

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team and take forward a number of significant areas of work. Candidates should have an HNC in Community Learning and Development, or other related discipline and a good working knowledge of community engagement, empowerment and funding processes.

The successful candidate should have excellent IT skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team as required. This role requires the post holder to work effectively with colleagues and partners across the Council and other services in Perth and Kinross.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lee Haxton, on 07799 476771 or email lhaxton@pkc.gov.uk

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.   

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.