Thank you for your interest in this position
Welcome to Fife
Communities
I am proud to be Chief Executive of Fife Council. Working with colleagues and
councillors, together we provide vital public services for over 360,000 people and
believe our role is to help improve lives and communities.
Local Development
Officer
We are ambitious for Fife but our most challenging years ever lie ahead. More and
more people need our help and we’re focussed on reducing inequalities and
increasing opportunities throughout our communities. And yet, like the rest of the
public and voluntary sector, we have less money and fewer staff to get the job
done.
These are challenging times, but it’s also an exciting time to be in local
government. We’ve got a unique opportunity to redesign the way we provide
services and make a positive difference.
We’re looking for enthusiastic people with compassion and respect for the
residents of Fife, who are ready to help us transform local services for the future.
Steve Grimmond
Chief Executive, Fife Council
If you have any queries about the job information pack or application process, please contact the Transactions Recruitment Team.
You can do this by telephoning 03451 550088, (VOIP 2000 if internal to Fife Council), or by emailing [email protected]
.The Transactions Recruitment Team are located in Fife Council, Fife House, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5LT. We value diversity and are
striving towards equality of opportunity. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit.
Job Profile
Job Title:
Local Development Officer
Directorate and
Service:
Communities, Housing Services, Area Housing Operations, South West Fife Area Service Team.
Reports to:
Area Manager (South West Fife)
Grade:
FC8
SCP27
Implement the Neighbourhood Partnership Action Plan by engaging with local people, local councillors, services
and partner agencies to work collectively and deliver the aspirations of the South West Fife Local Community
Plan.
Job Purpose:
File Reference Number: FIFO7320
To assist the Area Manager to deliver on the key elements of the local community plan within a specific
neighbourhood which engages local people through:
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the development and co-ordination of activity,
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creative engagement opportunities,
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personal development and
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active citizenship
which will create:
 stronger, more resilient, supportive, influential and inclusive communities, and
 improved life chances for people of all ages
Key Tasks &
Responsibilities:
January 2016
o Community Engagement
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Along with other local community work staff use an asset based approach to work with local people to identify
and address local needs;
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Facilitate community connections, identification of ‘community leaders and facilitators’,
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Facilitate support to the community to develop local initiatives
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Plan, deliver and manage a range of learning programmes and opportunities which will help develop a
community infrastructure
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Build links across South East Inverkeithing ensuring engagement within established and new residential
areas.
o Programme and project development and management
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In conjunction with the Local Development Officer – Housing and key stakeholders continue to develop a 510yr South East Inverkeithing Regeneration (SEIR) neighbourhood action plan which identifies long term
outcomes, with short, mid and long term actions towards outcome delivery.
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Lead projects, and Identify project leads from Community Planning Partner agencies to deliver the plan
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Plan, deliver & evaluate activity using the quality framework and applying the principles of the Standards for
Community Engagement
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Undertake self-evaluation of activity to ensure continuous improvement and contribute to the development
of the SEIR neighbourhood plan.
o Skilled Co-ordinator:
January 2016
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Quickly establish what’s currently happening where, by who and how it is resourced
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Work intuitively and creatively to bring local people together to identify common goals
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Identify gaps in service delivery/local need and work with Partners to address them.
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Identify and overcome barriers and obstacles by negotiating, collaboration and agreeing solutions
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o Partnership Working:
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Lead role in coordinating and developing local partnership activity through neighbourhood development
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Support the creation of networks of support and connections in neighbourhoods through shared outcomes
and resources
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Networking with other services, organisations and agencies to enhance the Local Community Plan
o Effective Communication:
General Tasks &
Responsibilities:
January 2016
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Use a variety of methods to creatively engage local people
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Engaging with local Elected Members and ensuring that they are fully informed of developments
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Embrace new technology and encourage increased access
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Develop opportunities to involve local people in service design
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Participate in Contribution Management processes
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Support local community groups to develop funding bids to be submitted to funding providers including the
National Lottery, Community Trusts and Fife Council Area Committees.
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Manage and report on local development budgets in line with Fife Council’s financial regulations and
procedures.
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Control and account for all resources including materials, ICT hardware and software etc.
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Ensure agreed procedures for administration, use of facilities, IT systems, record keeping, coordination of
programmes and financial controls are adhered to and communicated to staff and volunteers.
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Prepare written reports and presentations, as requested for the SEIR Project Improvement Board, Area
Manager and Partnership groups.
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Mange and report on devolved local budgets in line with Fife Council’s financial regulations and
procedures.
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Implement and monitor Fife Council’s Health & Safety policy and procedures.
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Implement and monitor Fife Council’s Child and Vulnerable
Adult Protection policies and procedures.
Special Conditions:
January 2016
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Work within the Fife Council’s Employee Code of Conduct.
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You will be required to work unsociable hours to fulfil the duties of the post.
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A commitment to on-going professional development through CPD is required
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Person Specification
Local Development Officer
Within Communities
Attributes
Essential
Experience
Experience of work with communities
Experience of multi-agency working
Desirable
Proven track record of delivering and
getting the job done.
Assessment
Application
Interview
Experience of working with Elected Members
Experience of acquiring funding
Evidence positive experience of creative and
intuitive approaches to work in local
communities.
Education,
Qualifications
Training and
Professional
Memberships.
Educated to Degree level (or equivalent)
Degree in either:
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Community Learning &
Development
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Housing Studies
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Nursing Degree (Adult or Mental
Health)
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Project Management
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Business Management
Application
Interview
Certificates
Training in supervisory or leadership skills
Commitment to on-going professional
development
January 2016
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Person Specification
Local Development Officer
Within Communities
Attributes
Essential
Desirable
Assessment
Skills, Abilities &
Knowledge
A skilled Co-ordinator
Knowledge and understanding of local
community planning
Application
Project Management Experience
Organisational Skills
Competent in using email and the internet
Ability to use different models of evaluation
and reflect on practice.
Interview
Knowledge and understanding of Equally
Well principles
Knowledge and understanding of Fife
Community Plan
Ability to undertake creative and collaborative
consultation processes
An understanding of the issues which affect
disadvantaged communities
Interpersonal &
Communication
Skills
Motivated and Enthusiastic
Energetic and positive outlook
Application
Effective communication skills
Presentation skills
Interview
Skilled in negotiation and collaboration with
other services and agencies
Ability to motivate partners and local people
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
Ability to interact respectfully with other people
and build strong alliances
January 2016
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Person Specification
Local Development Officer
Within Communities
Attributes
Essential
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and offer a high
degree of professional commitment
Health & Physical
Attributes
Ability to provide a regular and effective
service
Pre-employment
health screening
How We Work
Matters
OD12 How We Work Matters details the
behaviours are required for successful
performance in the role.
Application
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January 2016
Desirable
Assessment
Interview
Working Together
Delivering Results
Taking Ownership
Customer Focus
Embracing Technology and Information
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