SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
PROJECT LEADER (6-MONTH SPECIFIC PURPOSE CONTRACT)
South Dublin County Partnership is an independent local development
company. Its mission is to address disadvantage, social exclusion and
inequality through a range of innovative and responsive strategies and
actions.
SDCP is now recruiting for: SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECT LEADER
This is a full-time position, **Apply on the website** hours per week,
at ?**Apply on the website** per hour, for a 6-month period, May ?
October **Apply on the website**.
THE ROLE:
The project leader will be responsible for the coordination and
delivery of a range of training and mentoring supports to social
enterprise organisations in the eastern part of Dublin County and
North Wicklow. This project will run from May **Apply on the website**
to October **Apply on the website**. The main aim of this programme is
to:
* Assist social enterprises to strengthen their operations, to
repurpose or diversify their trading income while living and operating
in a COVID-**Apply on the website** operating environment.
The Project Leader will report to the Snr manager Enterprise and
Employment, South Dublin County Partnership and be responsible for all
aspects of project delivery as outlined in the job description.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE
FOLLOWING:
* Liaising and managing relationship with key stakeholders on all
aspects of project delivery
* Working with both start-up and existing local social enterprises
in the areas to establish and clarify their training and mentoring
needs
* Identifying and contracting with suitable trainers and mentors to
service the needs identified
* Recruiting participants for both training and mentoring service
provision over the project period
* Arranging all logistical aspects of the project including the use
of training platforms, networking sessions, and end of project
networking event. (Government restrictions provided)
* Liaise with contracted individuals to create a digital record of
the programme for future learning and PR purposes
* Liaising with contracted individuals to carry out a comprehensive
evaluation of the programme
* Administration duties including upkeep of all reporting systems
* Preparing reports and records for funders and reporting to the
Project Oversight Committee on a regular basis.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Significant prior experience / knowledge of social enterprise /
third sector development
* A relevant qualification in training and/or business development
* An ability to operate the required reporting systems
* A good working knowledge of finances and financial management
* Ability to manage relationships and a variety of stakeholders
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Excellent organisational and communication skills, including report
writing, presentation and IT skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work to challenging targets
* Understanding of issues and barriers that face social enterprises
working in disadvantaged areas or with disadvantage target groups.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications marked SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECT LEADER
Three copies of CV and application letter to be sent to
Administration & Operations Department
South Dublin County Partnership
Unit D1, Nangor Road Business Park
Nangor Road
Dublin **Apply on the website**.
Or by email to **Apply on the website** ? subject box to be marked
Social Enterprise Project Leader
Please include a cover letter (1 page max.) outlining your relevant
experience / suitability for this position along with an up-to-date CV
(no more than 2 pages), including details of referees. Please note
that referees will not be contacted without prior permission.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 4.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
P.M. MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH APRIL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
* South Dublin County Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer
* No late applications will be accepted, and canvassing will lead to
disqualification
* Any offer will be subject to satisfactory references
* This position requires a full clean driving licence and access to
own transport
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
