Personal attributes
Essential
A passion to support children, young people and adults to thrive through education and training in formal and informal settings.Ability to engage with and enthuse children, young people and adults.Creativity and the eagerness and confidence to offer ideas.Honest, self-confident, assertive and flexible. Communication skills using various media (modern and traditional).Enthusiasm, energy, perseverance and the will to solve problems.Self-motivation.Diplomatic and patient character.Ability to see the “bigger picture”, can consider the implications of actions on the wider programme and can identify links between different elements of work within and outside the programme.Able to take on responsibilities and to communicate effectively. Able to work under pressure and as part of a team. Planning skillsOrganisational skillsUse of a car 'occasionally'
Desirable
Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
Degree or similar qualification in a subject relevant to the requirements of the post (considering the nature of the post, substantial experience in the field will be regarded as a suitable / additional qualification).
Desirable
Teaching or training qualification Project Management qualification.ECDL qualification or corresponding qualification in the use of ICT.Additional qualification in marketing and/or communication.
Relevant experience
Essential
Experience of working with the education and or training sectorExperience of communicating / working with individuals and groups on a broad level and developing new audiences. Experience of developing and managing projects including reviewing, implementing and / or monitoring schemes.Experience of developing, co-ordinating and realising programmes of activity.Experience of preparing grant applications and resource management.Experience of coordinating and managing contracts, with an understanding of procurement arrangementsExperience of compiling and treating qualitative and quantitative data.Background of working in a team or as an unsupervised individual.Experience of working to a tight timescale and under pressure.
Desirable
Experience of economic and community development work and processes.Experience and understanding of heritage.Experience of analysing economic and social indicators / measures.Experience of working in Local Government. Experience of preparing and implementing work programmes.Experience of arranging events, including meetings.Experience of undertaking research to inform decisions.Experience of drawing up and implementing marketing schemes.
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment when working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. Understanding of the New Curriculum for Wales.Strong communication skills including interpersonal skills and the ability to promote collaboration. Strong communication skills - both verbally and in writing in English and Welsh. Skills that are relevant to developing, achieving and monitoring a co-ordinated programme of economic and community development activities.The ability to deal with people of every age and background and the ability to communicate with - and influence - stakeholders when considering their needs / aspirations.The ability to undertake sensitive discussions and respect confidentiality.Administrative and computing skills.Information about the gathering and treatment of qualitative and quantitative data.Outline knowledge of economic development matters.Information about different marketing methods, and the ability to analyse the most appropriate methods to support different campaigns.
Desirable
Understanding of the challenges facing Gwynedd.Knowledge of economic development methodology.
Language requirements
Listening and Speaking - Higher
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding - Higher
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing - Higher
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).