CLD Project Officer

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF NLC9: £34,926 - £40,695 (Pro Rata) (Plus Additional Non-Core Hours Payments on Occasion) Overview Working as part of the Coatbridge CLD team, you will lead the delivery of a new project focused on engaging young people and families in the co‑design and co‑production of services linked to the Coatbridge Town Investment Fund. This role will involve developing and implementing creative, inclusive approaches to consultation and participation, ensuring the voices of young people and families shape local regeneration plans. Responsibilities Coordinate engagement activities, including community events, targeted outreach, and digital platforms, using local context and priorities. Work with young people to build confidence, reduce risks of harm, and promote positive outcomes in learning, life, and work. Link with schools and community organisations as part of the youth work team to develop the role. Provide support and leadership to youth engagement in town planning while working collaboratively with partners and local agencies. Qualifications and Experience Successful candidates will have good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. You must have relevant qualifications at SCQF level 7 in Community Learning and Development or an equivalent discipline, and/or accredited training appropriate to the learning programme being delivered. Previous experience of leading community-based work with young people and families is essential. Team and Management The Project Officer will be line managed through the CLD Youth Work team. Other Requirements You will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to starting this post. Work patterns will be discussed further at interview stage, and successful candidates are expected to work during the day, in the evenings and weekends. Location for posts will be Coatbridge Community Centre, Coatbridge. This position is temporary until 30/10/2026. Benefits & Working Conditions We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work. Legal and Equality Statements We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. If you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Additional Information Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats such as Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative application pack please phone 01698 403151. We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy you must ensure an application form is submitted. Any CV submissions will be disregarded. #J-18808-Ljbffr