Job Title: Provincial Support Officer

Company: Scouting Ireland

Location: This is a hybrid role, office based in Cork, with travel required. Candidates must have a full driving licence and their own car.

Contract: 3 Year fixed term contract, Full-time.

Scouting Ireland is looking for a full time Provincial Support Officer for the Southern Province which covers the Counties of Cork Kerry Limerick and Tipperary.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Meeting with Groups to offer support.
• Working with Support Teams to address issues that arise
• Recruitment and Retention Projects for Groups
• Working with County Structures to ensure that support is inclusive.
• Formulating Programme and initiatives around membership growth within Groups and Counties
• Provincial Support for the Voluntary Management Team
• Represent Scouting Ireland where necessary or directed.
• Other areas that may be advised by your manager and CEO.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Requirements:

• Educated to a relevant Third level standard or Equivalent
• Full Drivers Licence.
• A clear focus on the development and support of Scouting within communities.
• A good understanding of Scouting
• Ability to work on their own initiative.
• An ability to work with a wide array of professional and volunteer teams in both a support and management framework.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse group of stakeholders and colleagues.
• Project management skills and expertise, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent computer skills.
• An ambitious self-starter with a proven record of focus on results.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent meeting and people skills.

Desirable:

• Qualification in youth work/ Volunteer Management
• Community Development Back ground.

To Apply:

Closing date for applications is 15th December 2024.

Applications must be submitted through HRDuo and must include the following:

1. Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
2.  A CV.

Please click here to apply.