Community Resilience Officer

The Role: The post holder will be responsible for delivering Community Resilience activities in line with the overall objectives of the Regional Community Resilience Group. The objective will be empowering communities across specific areas in Northern Ireland to become more resilient in the face of flooding and other risks. They will be required to develop societal resilience in accordance with the National Consortium for Societal Resilience (NCSR) principles and will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work with all relevant stakeholders across community, voluntary and statutory sectors.ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:QUALIFICATIONSA third level qualification ( HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in any disciplineEXPERIENCE One year’s experience in all of the following:Managing projectsPartnership working with other organisations in the public and private sector*Applicants who do not possess a third level qualification must demonstrate four years’ relevant experience as above.KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTESExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCollaborative team-working approach and the ability to support and work constructively with othersExcellent organisation and project management skills and ability to plan and manage priorities to ensure deadlines are met and objectives achievedProblem-solving and decision making/ability to analyse complex issues and be capable of developing and implementing a range of practical risk-based solutionsOutcomes-focusedHigh level of technical competence in dealing with complex issuesFlexible approachDRIVINGHold a full current driving licence (valid in the UK) and have access to a car at the closing date or have **access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full**this relates only to any person who has declared that they have a disability, which debars them from drivingIn addition to the standard pre-employment checks this position will also be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Basic Access NI check***Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.***Why use Staffline? At Staffline, we’re here to make your job search easier and more successful. Since 1983, we’ve been connecting talented people with leading employers across the island of Ireland. We offer both permanent and temporary opportunities in a wide range of industry sectors, supported by the tools, resources, and expertise to help you find the right fit….