Longford Community Resources

LONGFORD COMMUNITY RESOURCES Clg

Wish to recruit

 An Enterprise Officer

On the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme

For the period to September 30th 2023

 

 

The Enterprise Officer is responsible for providing an enterprise advisory service to long term unemployed people in the County, with a focus on the most disadvantaged people.

 
The successful candidate will have:

  • Relevant 3rd level qualification
  • Excellent social analysis and understanding of community development as a means of addressing inequality.
  • A commitment to equality, human rights and social inclusion.
  • Experience of enterprise development.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
  • Excellent planning, report writing, evaluation and computer skills.
  • A full clean Driving Licence and access to own transport.

 

Main Purpose of the Job:  To provide an enterprise advisory service to long term unemployed people in the County, with a focus on the most disadvantaged people.

 

Principle Duties:

  • To provide an enterprise advisory service to long term unemployed who wish to set up their own business.
  • To inform the clients of the range of supports available from Longford Community Resources CLG and other agencies.
  • To support clients to prepare business proposals, and monitor the implementation of the initiatives and projects.
  • To strengthen the capacity of the clients under the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme by monitoring their progress and providing follow up support.

 

Other Areas of Work: Policy Work, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing, Financial Administration, Planning, Networking and Information Gathering.

 

Commencement of employment is subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting.  A probationary period will apply.

 

For a full job description and application form for the position please contact Martina on 043 3345555.  Closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 21st April 2023.  Late applications will not be accepted and canvassing will disqualify.  Shortlisting for interview may apply and a panel may be formed. 

 

Longford Community Resources Clg is an equal opportunities employer.

Enterprise Officer Application Form