We are recruiting for an East Caithness Community Development Officer to support groups and projects in Sinclair’s Bay, Wick, Thrumster & Tannach, Dunbeath & Berriedale, and occasionally Lybster.

This a two-year funded post (continuation funding may be possible) and can be either one 37.5 hours per week full-time position or two 18.75 hours per week part-time job share positions.
Salary £26,780 pro rata

Candidate(s) must be flexible as the role requires attendance at evening meetings.

The role will require the successful candidate to:


  • Liaise with community groups to discuss their needs.
  • Carry out community surveys and community consultations.
  • Carry out feasibility studies as required.
  • Develop detailed community project plans.
  • Identify suppliers/companies and source quotes.
  • Source, apply for, and secure funding for community projects.
  • Obtain all permissions required inc. Landowner, Planning and Building Warrant.
  • Project manage community projects through to completion.
  • Write reports for project funders.

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Essential Skills


  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Have a strong understanding of community led development.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Be a team player.
  • Able to use your own initiative.
  • A clean drivers licence.
  • Access to a vehicle.


Desirable Skills
  • Project management experience.


  • Community funding experience.
  • Previous Third Sector experience.


If interested please send you CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

Closing date Friday 31st May 2024