Staffline have an immediate vacancy for our public sector client. We are seeking a Community Development Coordinator to support the community and voluntary sector to develop their capacity to address local issues, access funding opportunities and promote volunteering. Ensure the effective and efficient development and implementation of local Community Plans and provide support in the development and delivery of the settings community Development Programme and Community Grant Aid programmes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including public, private and community/voluntary organisations to ensure the co-ordination and effective delivery of proposed actions. Manage the technical support budget - preparation, processing and submission of all claims and all other financial outcomes as deemed necessary. Manage Projects funded under the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme and prepare necessary information, claims/returns. Lead on the delivery of local community planning priorities, projects and programmes of action. Implement appropriate governance, policy and administrative support arrangements for the local community planning implementation structures. Initiate, co-ordinate and monitor as appropriate, projects and actions to deliver the local community plans in partnership with the community and key stakeholders through a co-design approach. Liaise with Officers to ensure a coordinated, approach towards the delivery of the outcomes identified in the local community plans. Identify funding opportunities (eg International, EU, UK) and provide advice and support to the local community and voluntary sector in relation to funding opportunities. Engage with an co-ordinate the involvement of statutory and other parties to support local community planning groups to address the priorities and actions within the community plan through in-kind and financial support. Co-ordinate the engagement of Section 75 groups within local community planning consultation and engagement processes, including providing capacity building support and training. Provide advice and support to assist with the capacity building of the community and voluntary sector groups as required. Assist with the development and implementation of community development grant aid programmes. Ensure accurate and timely input of management information statistics onto management information systems and report on key performance indicators. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: A Degree qualification in a relevant field i.e social sciences, community development or business. 2 years demonstrable experience in all of the following areas: Working in a Community Development context. Budget management and procurement. Working with a range of stakeholders. Identifying funding opportunities. Grant Aid and Tender processes. Knowledge and application of Community Development Strategies, practices and policies. Knowledge and application of Community Planning legislation and best practice in development and implementation of Community Plans. Full, clean driving licence and access to transport to fulfil the full duties of the post. This post will be a temporary full time position until 31st December 2024. If you would like to have a confidential conversation about this vacancy- contact Danielle Skills: community grants business degree community engagement