WEXFORD LOCAL DEVELOPMENT HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE.
WE ARE NOW INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
ENTERPRISE, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR
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 ENTERPRISE, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE & TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR will play a
key role in the broader SICAP and WLD management team. Working
collaboratively with communities and individuals across Co. Wexford
who have been marginalised or denied full inclusion in Irish society
to promote the establishment of new enterprises/social enterprises and
to support the ongoing development of existing social enterprises
throughout the county. The role involves the development and delivery
of a range of both formal and informal training courses that aim to
improve our client?s opportunities for progression to further
education and employment.
We are looking for a highly organised, 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 entrepreneurs and
trading Enterprises and Social Enterprises by engaging with them in
their communities through outreach.
* ONGOING DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF PRACTICAL TRAINING AND
BUSINESS MENTORING SUPPORTS TO SPECIFIC START-UP AND ESTABLISHED
ENTERPRISES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES.
* DEVELOPMENT OF INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ENTERPRISE AND SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE as a viable option for employment for our priority target
groups and for the delivery of essential services in disadvantaged
communities.
* DEVELOP AND DELIVER A RANGE OF BOTH FIRST STEP COMMUNITY EDUCATION
COURSES, FORMAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOCUSSED SUPPORTS that aim to
improve our client?s opportunities for progression.
* DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF A NETWORK OF RELATIONSHIPS
within WLD as well as with a wide range of local, regional & national
stakeholders, in both the statutory and the community and voluntary
sectors to improve outcomes for enterprise and social enterprises in
the county.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL;
* Demonstrate a proven interest in the work of WLD, together with a
min of 3 years experience of working within the area of Enterprise or
Social Enterprise business development and or have enterprise/social
enterprise experience.
* Demonstrate an understanding and practical knowledge of project
development/ Business planning/ financial planning within a community/
social enterprise setting.
* On or before **Apply on the website** January **Apply on the
website** have achieved at Level 7/Level 8 on the National Framework
of Qualifications OR equivalent relevant training OR professional
experience in a Business discipline or social entrepreneurship or a
discipline appropriate to the role.
* Have a proven record of developing, establishing, and
strengthening stakeholder relations, internal and external to the
organisation.
* Have proven examples of developing and leading a team to deliver
annual business and project plans.
* Have experience of leading, evaluating and producing business
cases for new initiatives or projects.
The position is being offered on a FULL TIME BASIS **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK and will be subject to continued government
funding. The salary for this position is ?**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** P.A.
Full role description available on
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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