Inner North Neighbourhood Renewal Coordinator

Essential Criteria

1. 3 years’ experience of:

• Working in urban regeneration in either a social, education, economic, health or community setting

OR

• Working across sectors and success in securing project funding

      OR

• Demonstrate experience in generic development support work, with specific reference to committee secretariat work, inter-sectoral and inter-agency liaison, research management, funding negotiation and project development/management

2. Educational attainment to Diploma level in a relevant discipline (e.g. social science; community development; community relations)
3. Experience of communicating effectively with key stakeholders
4. Experience of networking to help build inter-agency relationships with stakeholders in the community and public sector
5. Experience of providing secretariat support at committee level
6. Experience of planning, organising and implementing  project plans and policies

The following will be asked at interview:

1. Demonstration of a high level of professional integrity and appreciation of confidentiality in working with clients, community organisations and citizens
2. Experience of analysing, updating and maintaining database records for performance and engagement
3. Experience of writing  reports / case studies
4. Demonstration of excellent presentation skills
5. Willingness to work flexible hours
6. Willingness and ability to travel and work throughout all of North Belfast (and beyond), with all sections of the community

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience of community development support work in area(s) of poverty and disadvantage
2. Experience of sourcing funding for community programmes
3. Third level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. social science; community development; community relations)
4. Previous experience of organising and implementing Government policy
5. Experience of working in a complex social environment
6. Previous use of database/spreadsheet applications to evidence and produce reports
7. Knowledge of the Inner North Neighbourhood Renewal Area and the groups / organisations working within