County Development Officer – Community Buildings

Closing Date: 12:00 Mon 27 June 2022
Interview Date: w/c 27 June 2022 in Llandrindod Wells

Overview

Fixed term to end September 2022 with possibility of extension (funding applications pending).

Job Purpose

a) To work as part of a team to support the following aims:

Delivering the provision of a comprehensive and integrated service

covering all major aspects of supporting Community buildings in

Powys

b) To provide development and capacity building support for:

• Thriving, sustainable and effective organisations

• Active and involved citizens

c) To provide opportunities for learning and skills development for

volunteers, trustees and staff of Community Buildings in Powys to

enable them to:

• Operate their organisations effectively

• Develop and deliver safe, sustainable and good quality

services, activities and facilities

• Develop personal skills and knowledge

d) To support the aim of “Digital by Default” through integrated and

effective use of technology

Key Responsibilities

Development Support to Powys Third Sector Community buildings

• Provide general information, guidance and mentoring, to

support third sector organisations to achieve their objectives

and develop their effectiveness

• Provide support to develop new projects and initiatives which

meet local needs

• Provide funding support

• Provide trustee and governance support

• Promote PAVO services including chargeable services

• Provide advice and support on citizen engagement to local

groups and organisations

• Identify gaps in provision through partnerships, networks,

members and other intelligence sources

• Lead/co-ordinate local developments

• Investigate scope for local provider consortia and establish,

where appropriate

• Contribute to the overall development and improvement of the

service

Main Duties

• Facilitate good relationships

• Provide information and resources

• Mentoring of groups and individuals

• Being a 'sounding board' for groups

• Create and maintain content for website /social media etc

• Funding support, including assisting groups with applications

• Funding searches

• Design and deliver training and webinars

• Prepare information for report cards including impact

• Prepare regular case studies

• Record all interactions on the CRM

• Facilitate networking opportunities for Community Buildings

• Organisational Health checks

• Promote all PAVO services

• Link with other PAVO officers to identify support needs in the

sector

The job description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the post but other duties

commensurate with this role will also be undertaken by the post holder.

PAVO aims to provide a service that is responsive to the needs of its membership and

service users and it is therefore necessary that staff respond to changing requirements.

Job descriptions and/or work plans will be updated from time to time to meet these

changes.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Networking

• Capacity building and community development

• Multi-agency partnership working

• Reaching and supporting isolated and/or excluded groups

• Experience / knowledge of the management of community

buildings

• Understanding of the role of and the current issues affecting the

voluntary and community sector and its relationship to the private

and statutory sectors

• Understanding of the needs of rural communities

• Understanding of and commitment to Equality and Diversity

• Good knowledge of ICT applications and the use of digital

technology to widen access to services and participation

Required Skills and Abilities

• Sound communication – both verbal and written

• Problem solving

• Leadership

• Group facilitation

• Training

• Working as part of a team

• Ability to use own initiative and prioritising a demanding workload

• Excellent ICT & social media skills

• Ability to work remotely when needed

• Ability to travel round rural Powys

• Welsh Language skills competency level 1 – ‘I can pronounce Welsh personal and place-names correctly, and I can give and respond to basic greetings on the telephone or in person.’

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Closing Date: 12:00 Mon 27 June 2022
Interview Date: w/c 27 June 2022 in Llandrindod Wells

Job Details

Department / Project

Third Sector Development

Base / Location

Unit 30, Llandrindod Wells or Plas Dolerw Newtown

Responsible To

Head of Third Sector Development

Terms and Conditions

Job Reference Number

Salary:

£26,975

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Probationary Period

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a period of probationary service of three months.

Travel

PAVO pays all relevant travel at the current agreed mileage rate.

Holidays

25 days per annum

Pension Scheme

A contribution equal to 6% of salary will be made available to the PAVO Stakeholders Pension or to a Private Pension Scheme

Downloads

Where to find us

Llandrindod Wells Office

Unit 30
Ddole Road Industrial Estate
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6DF

01597 822 191

Newtown Office

Plas Dolerw
Milford Road
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2EH

01686 626 220

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