Community Engagement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Selkirk, United Kingdom South of Scotland Enterprise Full time

The Enterprising Communities team is dedicated to fostering the growth of innovative social enterprises and community-driven organizations throughout the South of Scotland.

We promote and nurture entrepreneurial mindsets, aiming to empower communities and social enterprises to achieve their aspirations; creating opportunities for all and supporting local areas to flourish.

We are seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to assist communities in the following areas:

  • Enhancing Community Capacity & Confidence
  • Facilitating Community-Led Revitalization and Enterprise Growth
  • Promoting Ambition and Entrepreneurial Mindset

About Us

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) serves as the dedicated Economic and Community Development agency for the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway.

Established by the Scottish Government, SOSE represents a progressive approach to driving growth across a unique region in a manner that benefits everyone.

We are the first of Scotland's public agencies to advocate for a broader perspective on the economy and its impact on all aspects of our work. Employment, businesses, communities, and the environment are all equally significant to us. We strive to ensure that everyone has the chance to realize their ambitions, regardless of their background or location.

Your Responsibilities

As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will be the primary contact for social entrepreneurs, community-led initiatives, and social enterprises at every phase of their development journey, from inception to established entities. Handling a diverse array of inquiries, you will offer business development guidance and practical support, while also directing clients to additional expertise within the sector.

This may involve assisting clients in refining their initial concepts, supporting the formulation of strategic visions and viable business plans, advising on community asset acquisitions and development initiatives, crafting sustainable funding strategies, or innovating product/service design and delivery. In each instance, you will listen, guide, and advise clients on the best path forward, helping them to articulate their vision, mission, and strategy. Whether it’s securing funding, enhancing the capacity of client organizations, referrals to specialists, or assessing business needs, you will provide a wealth of information and expertise.

Required Skills and Experience

Ideally, you will possess extensive experience as a social enterprise advisor, business development coach, or consultant, and/or may have managed a social enterprise. You should have a proven track record in assisting organizations from inception to generating their own sustainable revenue and an understanding of inclusive and democratic business models. You will be a natural relationship builder capable of establishing consultative partnerships with organizations and their senior leaders. With a commercial focus and educated to degree level SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent), you will have excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, analytical and financial acumen, project evaluation experience, and strong writing abilities.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive and diverse benefits package designed to support your well-being, lifestyle, work-life balance, and future, including 43 days of annual leave and a generous pension contribution. Our salary ranges are structured to be competitive, and new hires typically start at the minimum of the pay range, except in exceptional circumstances. We aim to ensure that our offerings help you integrate your work with your life seamlessly.

At South of Scotland Enterprise, we celebrate and support diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestral heritage, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. If you require any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our facilities, please contact us, and we will do our utmost to assist you.

We operate a hybrid working model that balances remote work with office attendance to meet the needs of our clients, teams, and employees. To facilitate your role effectively, IT equipment will be delivered to your home address to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

This position is full-time and permanent, with consideration for alternative working patterns.

Clients are located throughout the South of Scotland, and this role necessitates extensive travel across the region to address our client and organizational needs.

If you are an Inclusive, Responsible, and Bold individual who is consistently Striving for success and believe you can contribute to the South of Scotland as a Community Engagement Specialist, we would be eager to hear from you.

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