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Land and Social Enterprise Coordinator, Dunlavin
Client: Camphill Communities of Ireland
Location: Dunlavin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
National Land & Social Enterprise Coordinator
The purpose of this role is to execute Business Services processes and achieve quality and efficiency level required for the specific business services and to ensure application of overall framework that allows effective governance, oversight and administration of all land based activity and enterprises including social enterprises in Camphill Communities of Ireland.
You will oversee and adhere to defined strategy and processes, staffing requirements for all related services, as well as quality and productivity targets for each community. Oversight for the annual regional planning, organisation, supervision, and administration of land-based activities and enterprises / social enterprises. Ensure quarterly reviews against annual plans for each land-based activity per community and associated social enterprises.
Duties & Responsibilities
The principal duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
1. Manage and lead inclusive programmes, training and social role opportunities for participants based on or aiming towards organic gardening and farming.
2. Provide enable and support meaningful work, training and personal development opportunities for people according to their ability, personal choice and vocational interests.
3. Contribute, report to and engage with the local management team regarding effective management oversight and safeguarding of people and operational management of farm and garden activities.
4. Develop proposals for management that will support new opportunities and initiatives with potential to add value to the experience of CMSN, day attendees, trainees.
5. Assure compliance in all farm operations including with DAFM grant schemes and herd owner / herd keeper compliances, organic schemes.
6. Oversee farm and garden activities from a risk management perspective for CMSN's and day attendees and staff / visitors.
7. Contribute to the PCP review process as it relates to people supported in land and social enterprise activities.
8. Work with Land and Enterprises & Social Enterprise Lead to develop an overall farm and garden strategic plan.
9. Manage requirements on specific grant funded projects.
10. Support CMSNs and their support staff in developing significant social and community roles.
11. Participate in community ownership engagements.
12. Promote staff understanding of 'shared living' which remains a valued asset.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Level 7 on the QQI Framework - Bachelors Degree level in Agriculture, Rural Development or an Agri Food/Agri Business or Business and Community Development related qualification is required.
A qualification of Level 5 Major Award on QQI Framework - in Health Care or Social Care is a distinct advantage.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Management/Leadership role within a social care, rural development/community development role.
A significant amount of relevant experience in both animal and horticultural based enterprises.
Must have strong operational background and negotiation skills.
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and risk assessment and management.
Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive & Teams.
You must hold a full driver's licence including agricultural / tractor class.
What we offer:
* Pay scales
* Career progression opportunities
* Work/life balance
* Paid annual leave
* Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
* Paid mandatory training
* Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: Grade V €47,819 - €57,272 Per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: Based in Grangebeg Camphill Community, W91 WN96
Travel: Travel to other Camphill Communities as required
Duration: Fulltime 40 hours per week - Permanent
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 28th February 2025
Candidates shortlisted will be contacted for immediate interview.
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.
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