Exciting employment opportunity to work on Wicklow’s LEADER Programme
County Wicklow Partnership (CWP) is a Local Development Company with responsibility for a range of programmes including the implementation of the LEADER / Rural Development Programme 2023 – 2027 in County Wicklow.
The company has a vacancy for a Rural Development Officer (Fixed Term) to assist in the implementation of the Local Development Strategy 2023 – 2027.
The ideal candidate will have:
– A Diploma/ Degree in a relevant discipline
– At least three years rural development experience
– A proven track record of working with community and enterprise development
– A good understanding of rural development and the issues facing rural dwellers
– Excellent communication, facilitation and administration skills
– Ability to work on their own initiative
– Use of a car and full clean driver’s licence
Location: CWP offices, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Duration: The contract is full-time (35hrs) on a fixed term to December 2026 (with option to extend)
Remuneration: The salary range is €34,803 – €45,814
A full job description can be downloaded here
Interested candidates are required to send their Curriculum Vitae with covering letter outlining their suitability for the role by email only marked Rural Development Officer to recruitment@wicklowpartnership.ie on or before 5pm on Monday 25th November 2024.
All applications received will be acknowledged. Shortlisting may apply. A panel may be formed for future vacancies. Canvasing will disqualify.
County Wicklow Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
