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Job description

Easilink provide a transport option to rural dwellers (across the Omagh, Strabane and Foyle areas) who for many reasons have difficulty using or are unable to access public transport. The postholder will work in partnership with the Management Board and Chief Executive to implement Easilink’s 5 Year Strategic Development Plan. This role will focus on addressing the key Priority Actions developed through the Strategic Planning Process Successful progress on each Priority Area will contribute to Easilink’s long-term financial sustainability and resilience; Reduce Reliance on Public Funding; Diversify Our Income Generation Model; Innovation and Service Development; and Capability, Capacity and Succession Planning. .

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of the Priority Actions identified in Easilink's Strategic Development Plan. To research, identify and develop new business opportunities and income generation models.
• Identify, develop, and implement a bespoke staff and volunteer training and mentoring programme aimed at increasing the skills and capacity of the organisation. Conduct research into the possibility of developing a property as a social enterprise.
• To organise various marketing, promotional and engagement campaigns, to increase the profile and awareness of Easilink Community Transport and our services. To establish, implement and maintain effective and ongoing monitoring and evaluation systems

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A Degree Level or equivalent in a Business Studies, Marketing or Community Development related subject and 2 Years Paid Experience (in the last 5 Years) in a Business (or Community and Voluntary Sector) Development role.
• Or 3 Years Paid Experience in a Business (or Community and Voluntary Sector) Development role.
• It is essential that applicants hold a full, current driving licence and access to a car or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.

Desirable Skills

• Please see Application Pack for further details.

Application Information

Please contact claire@easilink.org to request an Application Pack.