Job Description:
Nurturing Talent Fund Officer
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Nurturing Talent Fund Officer
HOURS
21 hours per week (fixed term September 2016)
DIRECTORATE
Information and Strategy Directorate
LOCATION
Rosebery House, Edinburgh
REPORTS TO
Codesign Manager
Job Purpose
The role of the Nurturing Talent Fund Officer is to work with Young Scot’s Information and Strategy Team
to provide support and assistance to the delivery of the Nurturing Talent Fund. The fund is supported by
Creative Scotland and is a key element of Scotland’s youth arts strategy – Time to Shine. Aimed at young
people between the ages of 14 and 20, the aim of the fund is to help develop talent in a particular creative
area. The role of the Nurturing Talent Fund Officer is vital to ensure the continued success and
development of the fund as it continues to grow in recognition and popularity, and to ensure the fund is
reaching those who would benefit most.
Key Responsibilities
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Answering all queries in relation to the Creative Scotland’s Nurturing Talent - Time To Shine Fund;
Maintaining and updating grant database;
Ensuring the safe and secure storage of all incoming data in relation to young people and funding
requests;
Monitoring and evaluating the awarded funding; including producing case studies
Arranging and attending meetings of the funding panel;
Communicating with young people to update them on the status of their funding application;
Updating the Young Scot site with deadline dates and updated fund information;
Ensuring all relevant financial information has been collected and passed on to the Finance Team when
funding is awarded;
Ensuring the timely completion of all monitoring reports to Creative Scotland;
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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Meeting with representatives from Creative Scotland to discuss progression and development of the
fund when necessary;
Timely creation of summary and update reports on the fund for Creative Scotland;
Ensuring that completed impact reports have been created from each fund awardee;
Liaising with other teams at Young Scot to ensure the effective promotion and marketing of the fund;
including working with the Communications Manager to develop a communications strategy
Issue feedback on funding applications to young people, where necessary;
To assist with the development of processes and procedures in relation to administration of the fund;
Other tasks which are necessary for completion of the role, or where requested by the Codesign
Manager.
Person Specification
QUALITY: ESSENTIAL (E); DESIRABLE (D)
QUALIFICATIONS 
EXPERIENCE
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SKILLS
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ASSESMENT METHOD
Educated to degree level or equivalent work
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experience
Extensive experience of managing relationships with 
stakeholders (E)
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Experience of developing reports and presentations
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Experience of responding to enquiries/call handling
(E)
Experience of working effectively in a team and
leading on own initiative (E)
Experience of administration duties (E)
Excellent oral and written communication skills (E)
Excellent decision-making skills
Excellent presentation skills (E)
Excellent IT skills (E)
Strong organisational skills (E)
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Application
Application
Interview
Application
Interview
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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COMPETENCY
ESSENTIAL
Ability to Adapt – Level 2
Applies procedures flexibly
Applies rules or procedures flexibly, depending on the individual
situation, to accomplish tasks or activities more effectively. Responds
effectively to changing circumstances. Remains focused when faced
with competing demands. Makes reasonable adjustments to ensure
maximum effectiveness and motivation of self and others.
ESSENTIAL
Achieving Excellence – Level 2
WORKS TO GOALS AND MANAGES CHALLENGES
Understands the link between their own work and the organisation’s
strategic aims. Works towards goals set by others. Measures progress
against targets. Seeks to understand challenges and to find ways to
manage these. Acknowledges the work and contribution of others but
can also provide an opinion from their own expertise. Has the
confidence to admit when they do not know.
ESSENTIAL
Working with People – Level 2
Supports team development
Sets standards or deadlines, providing appropriate feedback when
required. Helps individuals to start again when setbacks occur. Works
to provide support to ensure an effective working environment.
Actively includes individuals from diverse backgrounds in team
activities. Encourages work-life balance amongst staff to maintain a
healthy workforce and promote long term effectiveness. Spends time
helping others think through issues. Speaks positively of others.
Accepts feedback from others without being defensive.
ESSENTIAL
Collaborating for Success – Level 3
ADDRESSES UNDERLYING NEEDS AND PLANS IMPACT
Takes time to question and understand the real needs of stakeholders
establishes systems to collect stakeholder feedback. Takes the lead role
in managing stakeholder relationships to deliver operational impact.
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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COMPETENCY
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Understanding Issues & Finding Solutions – Level 2
ADAPTS EXISTING APPROACH, AND LOOKS AHEAD
Identifies and exploits opportunities in the short-term. Applies one’s
own knowledge and expertise to developing new approaches to
exploiting these. Looks at the opportunities and identifies key issues
and uses this to prioritise and plan.
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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