Housing Project Officer Job Advert

MCDC is recruiting for a dedicated Housing Project Officer to support the company with realising the ambitious Phase 2 Housing Project constructing 10 family homes in Lochaline.

This is a new fixed term role for 12 months.

Deadline for applications: 10th June 2024

Interviews: 13th June 2024

Start date: 17th June 2024

KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a new role that will require flexibility and the ability and desire to work collaboratively with the existing MCDC team and the community. The duties and responsibilities may evolve as the project develops. MCDC expects the role to include:

Working closely with the MCDC Project Officer to secure and manage the project funding package, including submitting required monitoring and evaluation reports;
Under guidance of the MCDC Project Officer, developing the project budget and long-term management cashflow projections;
With supervision from the MCDC Project Officer, liaise with contractors finalising designs, managing budgets and organising regular project meetings;
Preparing press and marketing information, including social media posts, website articles and press releases;
Regular reporting to the MCDC Housing Steering Group and MCDC Board.
Engaging with the community and organising community events

What we are looking for:

General Skills: Essential

Strong self- motivation and able to work on own initiative
Financial competence with budgets and reporting
Positive and friendly approach to community members, directors and colleagues
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication, including writing reports, delivering presentations and using social media effectively
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel
Strong organisational skills
Strong motivation and enthusiasm for the post and role
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Experience: Essential

Good understanding of rural issues
Experience of budget management

Experience: Desirable

A Degree in Rural Development, Geography or other relevant subject (or equivalent experience)
Experience of effective project management, monitoring and evaluation
Experience of successfully securing and managing grant funding
Knowledge of budgetary control systems
Experience of working/volunteering in community engagement and development
Understanding of affordable housing issues in rural Scotland
Experience of housing development
Experience of delivering community projects
Experience of remote working communication, technologies and practices

What is in it for you:

16 hours a week

12 months fixed contract

£12,000.00 per annum paid monthly in arrears.

This role is offered on a PAYE basis

Company pension, holidays entitlement

In post training will be provided as required

For a full Job Description, please get in touch with us on development@morvern.org

In order to be considered for this position, please submit your CV and relevant experience details to Lilia on development@morvern.org