WEXFORD LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ARE EXPANDING OUR TEAM WORKING ON THE SOCIAL
INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVATION PROGRAMME AND HAVE A NUMBER OF
EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
WE ARE NOW INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
CONTEXT:
Wexford Local Development is a non-governmental organisation working
to support the development of thriving, resilient communities where
people feel connected, are valued and have equal opportunity to reach
their full potential.
SICAP (The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) is one
of a number of national programmes delivered at local level by WLD on
behalf of the Government in order to create opportunities that promote
equality and inclusion and improve quality of life for people and
communities. This work is informed by our core values of respect,
equality, leadership, inclusion and integrity.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER will play a key role in the
broader SICAP team, working collaboratively with communities and
individuals across Co. Wexford who have been marginalised or denied
full inclusion in Irish society. This role involves engagement with
community and voluntary groups to promote the establishment of new
social enterprises and to support the ongoing development of existing
social enterprises throughout the county.
We are looking for an experienced, resourceful person, with a
background in enterprise or social enterprise development, with
excellent interpersonal and team skills, who is passionate about
supporting people and communities to reach their full potential and is
energised about improving communities and making a positive
difference.
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE;
* OUTREACH, PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY AND COLLABORATIVE NETWORKING to
Identify, nurture and actively assist potential and trading Social
Enterprises by engaging with them in their communities through
outreach.
* FACILITATING AND ASSISTING COMMUNITY GROUPS In the development of
critical awareness of what social enterprise entails and examine
practical approaches to assess the opportunities and problems
associated with the development of such ventures. Supporting groups at
the various stages of development by putting together business plans
and supporting them with funding applications.
* Delivery of practical training and business mentoring supports to
start-up and established social enterprises.
* Development of initiatives that promote social enterprise
* Development of an active network of Social Enterprises within the
county
* Development of a network of relationships with WLD colleagues as
well as local, regional & national stakeholders, in both the statutory
and the community and voluntary sectors to improve outcomes for social
enterprises in the county.
* Recording of all interactions on the WLD Salesforce CRM system,
providing sufficient detail and clarity to ensure the goals of the
SICAP programme are achieved
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE;
* At least 2 years? experience of working within the area of
Enterprise and Social Enterprise Development and /or direct enterprise
experience.
* An understanding and practical knowledge of project development/
Business planning/ financial planning within a community/ social
enterprise setting.
* A Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications OR
equivalent relevant training OR professional experience in business or
social entrepreneurship or a discipline appropriate to the role.
* A full clean driving licence and access to transport as travelling
and outreach will be part of the role.
The position is being offered on a FULL TIME BASIS **APPLY ON THE
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funding. The salary for this position is ?**APPLY ON THE
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Type: Permanent
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