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Job Vacancy - Parish Council Manager
Posted: Fri, 14 May 2021 09:16 by Alexis Biggs
VACANCY FOR
Parish Council Manager (RFO & Proper Officer)
Due you to the retirement of the current Manager a Vacancy has occurred for a Parish Council Manager.
Full time - 37 hours per week. Flexible working requests will be considered and working from home may be necessary at times during the current pandemic, attendance at evening meetings is required.
We would like a highly motivated, innovative, organised and community focused applicant to undertake this key role. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification is highly desirable, or candidates should be willing to work towards the qualification. Ideally candidates will have knowledge of local government organisation and procedures. More »
Closing date for receipt of application: Friday 21st June 2021.
Interviews commencing 7-10 days after closing date – date to be confirmed.
An application pack is available here: www.leicestershireandrutlandalc.gov.uk/job-vacancies.html
For an informal discussion about the post contact Lesley Sanderson, Clerk, at Great Glen Parish Council: greatglen-pc.gov.uk/. Telephone: 0116 259 3004 or email: clerk@greatglen-pc.gov.uk
Great Glen Parish Council is committed to equal opportunities and actively welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. » Less
A Big Thank You...
Posted: Fri, 14 May 2021 09:08 by Cheryl Small
...to everyone that submitted an entry to our Youth Photography Competition. We are so impressed by the quality of the photos, well done all.
The entries have been collated and we will be releasing the results in the next week or so.
Watch this space!
Job Vacancies at Harborough District and Young People's Charity
Posted: Thu, 13 May 2021 10:20 by Alexis Biggs
Harborough District and Young People's Charity have asked us to circulate the following job vacancies they are currently looking to fill:
Speak Out Project Coordinator (16 hours per week)
To coordinate and develop an expanded version of HCYC's Speak Out Project, as part of our Lottery Community Funded Youth Connect Project covering the Harborough District. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Speak Out staff and ensuring the quality and safety of the youth work sessions involved in creating the Speak Out Magazine, expanding the Speak Out Project's content and impact, overseeing and maintaining an additional online element to the project, and evaluating and adapting the provision in accordance with the needs of the young people. The youth provision must include opportunities for children and young people to improve their mental and emotional resilience; increase their skills and knowledge for life, health, and vocations; improve their relationships with peers and adults; and increase their pride in self-identity, culture, and community. More »
Link to the full information and application form:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/70qm9fzgfvi2f6d/AABsma9NFBu5SajldyKZSZE8a?dl=0
Mentoring Project Coordinator (18.5 hours per week)
To develop a small mentoring programme, as part of our 5-year Lottery Community Funded Youth Connect Project covering the Harborough District. The post holder will be responsible for researching, designing, implementing, reviewing, and adapting the mentoring programme, which will provide young people with high quality youth provision and safe opportunities for informal learning in accordance with their individual needs. The youth provision must include opportunities for children and young people to improve their mental and emotional resilience; increase their skills and knowledge for life, health, and vocations; improve their relationships with peers and adults; and increase their pride in self-identity, culture, and community.
Link to the full information and application form:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c1dee9rayqlqjq8/AACl6E4gmLY5Hs8r3UAlJo2Da?dl=0
Closing date for both is 7th June 2021. » Less
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