Stenhousemuir FC Community Foundation is the official charity of Stenhousemuir Football Club. We believe that sport has the power to change lives and in using our voice as a professional football club to positively impact every household in our community. 

Our goal is to Energise the Community by supporting people through a range of activities that work towards 3 key outcomes – Community Health, Community Help, and Community Wealth-Building.

We currently deliver football activity to over 600 young people aged 18 months – 70+ years. However, since the COVID pandemic we have been responding to the needs of our community by delivering more Community Development (non-football) activities and working with different community partners. We currently deliver several non-football related activities, such as Andy’s Man Club, Sporting Memories and Parenting Multiples Club. 

This new post, funded by the National Lottery, will be responsible for the growth of our Community Development programmes, with a focus on reducing social isolation and improving wellbeing for adults. We will use a holistic,community-led, place-based approach to address local needsand realise the full potential of our local community.

The Community Development Officer will lead in thedevelopment and delivery of our Community Development programme, and be part of a small, high performing team that work together to make Stenhousemuir & Larbert a healthier, happier and more successful place.

It is vital to the success of our Foundation that the Community Development Officer reaches out to those who are notcurrently engaged and empower them to overcome socialbarriers.

We are looking for someone with a passion for communitydevelopment work and effectively engages with local peopleto breakdown social barriers.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (or video!)outlining your suitability to Blair Cremin (Head of Foundation) at blair.cremin@stenhousemuirfc.com.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Blair Cremin (Head of Foundation) on 1324 562992.

Closing date will be Friday 4^th October at 12pm.

Interviews will take Friday 11^th October at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Our Foundation.

We Energise the Community and strive to positively impact every household in Stenhousemuir and Larbert. We bring our values to life every day.

We are Welcoming

We want every member of our community – regardless of their background, circumstances, or even whether they like football – to feel welcome and that they belong.

We are Accessible

We work hard to ensure our programmes – and the benefits from taking part – can be accessed by everyone in our community.

We are Collaborative

We work with our community and partners. We listen, involveand we bring people together

When people think of us, we want them to think we:

Are more than football.

Do great work in the community.

Help people reach their potential.

Job Description:

Job Title:Community Development Officer

Salary:£23,250 (pro-rata)

Responsible to:Head of Foundation

Contract:Part-Time (3 days / 22.5 hours pw)

Funded:Fixed Contract (3 years)

Based:Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir

Special Conditions:Evening and weekend required

This post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Job Purpose:

The Community Development Officer will lead in thedevelopment, delivery and evaluation of our Community Development programmes. These programmes will have an overall focus on reducing social isolation and improving wellbeing of adults in our community. The CDO will work in the very heart of the local community, representing Stenhousemuir FC Community Foundation and engaging with local partners to ensure our activities meet the needs of the people we serve. It is vital to the success of the Foundation that we reach out to those who are not currently engaged and empower them to overcome social barriers.

Key Responsibilities 

What the CDO will do:

– Develop and expand current portfolio of complimentary Community Development activities (such as Andys Man Club, Sporting Memories Club, etc).

– Develop new activities that address identified needs.

– Recruit, train and provide on-going support to volunteers to deliver.

– Monitor, Learn and Evaluate all delivery to ensure high standards and maximum impact.

How the CDO will do it:

– Community Engagement: facilitate regular community meetings – with current AND potential participants – to co-create solutions and ensure activities remains responsive to community needs and delivered by local volunteers.

– Partnership Work: work with local & national partners – such as NHS, Falkirk Council, Health & Social Care Partnership – to ensure a holistic approach is taken, avoiding service duplication and maximising the impact in meeting the needs of the community.

This job description is intended to outline the post at this stageof development. It is not an exhaustive list, and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time.

Post holders will be required to carry out any other dutiesassociated with Stenhousemuir FC Community Foundationonly to the equivalent level that is necessary to fulfil thepurpose of the job, and to respond positively and flexibly to changing organisational needs.

AREA	Essential	Desirable
Experience	– Significant experience working with communities and building working relationships with diverse individuals and groups. – Experience planning and running community meetings and events. – Knowledge of the challenges and inequalities faced in disengaged communities.   – Experience of partnership and collaborative working.	– Experience of working in the Third Sector.
Education, Qualifications & Training	– Qualified to Degree level (any subject) OR HND Community Development /equivalent qualification OR significantrelevant experience in a similar role.
Skills, abilities & Knowledge	– Confident, positive communicator. – Excellent organisational skills. – Personal responsibility for dealing with issues and solving problems. – Identifies and acts upon areas for personal development. – Enthusiastic and committed toproviding excellent customer service. – Develop excellent working relationships with staff, volunteers and all other stakeholders. – Ability to prioritise workloads anddeadlines. – Ability to use Microsoft packages –Word, Excel etc.
Personal Attributes &Other Requirements	– High energy, positive person. – Ability to work as part of a high-performing team. – Prioritise and remain calm while working in a fast-paced, fluid and sometimes pressurised environment – Dedication to follow work through from beginning to the end of issues and projects. – Organised and be self-motivated – Approachable with a flexible and positive attitude. – Requirement to undertake any relevanttraining to undertake the roles – Must have clean UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.

Employment is conditional on the successful applicant undergoing reference and PVG checks, plus successful completion of a 3-month probation period.

Stenhousemuir FC Community Foundation welcome all applications from people who can demonstrate the necessary motivation, skills and experience as shown above.

Please send a CV and cover letter (or video!) outlining your suitability to Blair Cremin (Head of Foundation) at blair.cremin@stenhousemuirfc.com.

Closing date will be Friday 4^th October at 12pm.

Interviews will take Friday 11^th October at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir.