Development Manager

We are seeking a Development Manager to lead Lochaber Environmental Group and increase its effectiveness. The Manager will oversee the general day to day running of the organisation with oversight of staff and overall responsibility for promotion, networking and development. They will also be expected to develop and lead new projects. ...

Background and Job purpose

Lochaber Environmental Group (LEG) is charity working on a local scale to benefit people and the environment, which has been in existence since 2000. We run a wide range of projects to help people to reduce their environmental impact and bring our communities together. We have delivered projects covering energy efficiency, active travel, local food, reducing waste/encouraging recycling, repair cafes and composting and have developed a community hydro electric scheme in Glenachulish. LEG works in partnership with many local, regional and national organisations to reduce duplication and increase our reach and effectiveness.

Due to the community hydro scheme, it has now become possible to employ a manager to lead the organisation and increase its effectiveness. The Manager will oversee the general day to day running of the organisation with oversight of staff and overall responsibility for promotion, networking and development. They will be expected to lead new projects. 

LEG is currently in transition as a 3 year project on waste finishes. This leaves 4 part time members of staff and some very active volunteers. LEG occupies an open plan office at An Drochaid in Claggan and a cabin and container at Claggan Park. We are exploring the possibility of bringing the whole operation together under one roof and the successful candidate would be a key player in this development. 

 

Specific responsibilities of the role

•    Overall responsibility for organisation, while leaving lead staff to work on their own projects
•    Liaison with the board in developing strategy and prioritising activity
•    Staff management including reviews of lead staff and recruitment
•    Fund raising and budgeting in conjunction with  volunteer treasurer and book keeper
•    Develop and lead new projects including supporting  project officers with funding applications,moniting and reporting as required. 
•    Represent LEG in the local communities and at appropriate regional networks.
•    Oversee the organisation’s policies and procedures 

 

General responsibilities

•    Lead the organisation
•    Work as part of the LEG team to promote and encourage understanding of environmental issues and opportunities in Lochaber.
•    Promote the work of LEG within the local community and encourage membership.
•    Engage with LEG members and the public in a positive and constructive way 
•    Communicate effectively with the team and board.
•    Work constructively with project and organisational partners.
•    Comply with the organisation’s ethos, policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
•    Run team meetings as required.
•    Undertake other duties in line with the job purpose.

Requirements

Person Specification

Essential

•    Good organisational skills, self motivated with good time management
•    Able to make decisions when necessary
•    A friendly, inclusive and welcoming manner
•    The ability to lead a team
•    Ability to motivate and encourage others both inside and outside LEG
•    Excellent communication and customer service skills
•    Flexibility and the ability to adapt according to the needs of the organisation
•    Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including use of email, Microsoft Excel and Word
•    A commitment to being environmentally friendly and a good background knowledge of environmental issues

 

Desirable

•    Experience of a managerial role or some aspects of this job
•    A personal interest in some of our projects; active travel, waste reduction, local food production or energy efficiency and renewables
•    Ability to drive and possession of a driving licence
•    Ability to commute using low carbon methods 
•    Knowledge of social media, newsletter and website editing

 

Salary: £35,000 FTE (pro rata 17,500 per annum + 5% contribution to pension scheme).

Hours of work: 20 hours per week (may occasionally include weekends and evenings).

Place of work: Fort William Office but some home working possible.

Contract: Fixed term 12 months (with possibility of extension if further revenue is secured).

Holidays: 15 days, inclusive of public holidays, per annum.

 

To apply, please return a completed application form (found on our webiste via the 'apply now' link below) to Marie.McMillan@valochaber.org

Applications should be sent by 12 noon on 25th April 

Successful applicants will be invited to interview on 8th & 9th of May

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