Job Title: Project Assistant

 

  

Organisation: 

 

Stranraer Development Trust

 
Duration:

01/08/2025 to 31/03/2026 fixed term contract.

 Hours & Salary:

20 hours per week.

Salary will be paid at rate of £14.50 per hour.

 Location:

Stranraer
 

Responsible To:

  

Stranraer Development Trust Board of Trustees.

 
 

Responsible For:

 The Project Assistant will provide support to the Development Trust around the delivery of the Employability HUB within the community.

 

  • Provide information and support to clients and organisations using the HUB
  • Creation of a program of activity, events and drop-in sessions within the HUB
Key Tasks include:

 

  • Engaging fully and positively with local residents and groups, supporting local people and stakeholders, and building strong relationships
  • Be responsible for bookings, promotion, and engagement of the HUB
  • Monitoring the usage of the HUB
  • Work alongside the Employability, Skills and Partnerships Service within Dumfries and Galloway Council
  • Carrying out further duties appropriate to the post in the furtherance of Stranraer’s aims, objectives, policies, and priorities
  • Promote the support available through partners in DG Works

 

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and experience

 

Essential

  • Are passionate about the Stranraer area
  • An understanding of partnership working
  • Strong Communication skills and ability to create positive relationships
  • The ability to work as part of a team, as well as on your own
  • The ability to manage time effectively, work to deadlines, and work outside normal hours when necessary

 

Desirable

  • A knowledge and understanding of the issues facing disadvantaged communities
  • An understanding of the local and national Child Poverty agenda
  • Knowledge of employability services
  • An understanding of community participation and the Scottish approach to Service design
  • An ability to enthuse, motivate, and inspire others
  • Experience in using Microsoft applications and Teams
 

Applications

  

Applications with CV and a covering letter should be submitted to

Mr Romano Petrucci, Chairman, Stranraer Development Trust. Email romano@stranraerdevelopmenttrust.co.uk

Closing date for applications will be 5 pm on 18th July 2025, with interviews to be held the week beginning 21st of July 2025. By submitting your CV, you are confirming your availability for interviews during this period.