Project Support Officer

Reporting to the Social Farming and Innovation Programme Manager, this Support Officer will play an integral role in the delivery of social innovation projects.

The day-to-day activities of the role will be effectively split into two areas:

1. Plough on Project
2. Social Innovation Projects

The role-holder is responsible for supporting the Co-Ordinator in the delivery of the Plough On Project and supporting several social innovation projects. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Plough on Project Co-ordinator, and the Social Farming and Innovation Programme Manager in all areas of set-up, delivery, reporting, and evaluation.
• Fulfil clerical and administrative duties as required.
• Assist in event organisation.
• Complete evaluation or reporting duties.
• Assist in the promotion planning and activities of the Plough On project and Social Innovation Projects.
• Deputising for the Plough on Project Co-ordinator  and the Social Farming Support Service Co-Ordinator when required.

Promotion and Administration

• Provide regular quantitative and qualitative reports.
• Build and develop good working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent Rural Support at workshops/events and in relevant stakeholder forums where required.
• Develop and maintain appropriate record keeping systems in compliance with all statutory requirements and statutory obligations.
• Ensure timely updates and reports to the Programme Manager for Board and other meetings.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide support in relation to activities that require in the input of all Rural Support staff.
• Maintain own professional standards and commit to professional self-development as necessary for successful delivery of the post.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required, consistent with the nature and grade of the post.

Expectations of Role

• Believe in the value of social innovation and support its development by Rural Support.
• Plan own day-to-day activity with direction from the Programme Manager on priority areas.
• Act as a team player within Rural Support including assisting in team activities when needed in support of the organisation’s goals.