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Operational Officers (x2) - Fife Centre for Equalities
Created: 15/03/2025
Fife Centre for Equalities (FCE) is a wee team with big aspirations for equality and inclusion for all communities in Fife. This is a great opportunity to embark in a two-year programme with the Fife Inclusion Networks Project (FIN) and work in engaging with people from all communities and localities across Fife. They are seeking suitable candidates who are passionate in engaging under-represented groups and connecting with local organisations as they work to improve links between Minority Ethnic people and the wider community.
Specific funding has been secured for the delivery of this exciting initiative and the positions are fixed term until 31 March 2027.
The Role
The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing the necessary policies and practices for FCE's new Fife Inclusion Network Project. This will include building on past projects such as Fife Centre for Equalities ME60+ Project and their Get Together pilots to develop welcoming spaces for people who risk being isolated and experience loneliness due to language barriers, cultural or religious diversity, lived experience of being displaced and/or a refugee. The post holder will also support members to develop participation through the network using strengths and asset-based approaches.
About You
You will have experience of experience of engaging with community groups and minority ethnic communities. Being a speaker of additional languages and/or having experience of working with translation and interpretation is desirable. You’ll have either relevant qualifications or training and bring a sound practical knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights from a community engagement and casework perspective. You’ll have the skills to organise participants as members of the project and help develop as a mini-steering group.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about the position, please call Elric Honoré, FCE Chief Executive, on 01592 645310.
Please use the forms on their website and e-mail completed forms to [email protected]. If you prefer a printed application pack, please call FCE on 01592 645 310 for this to be prepared for you.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 24 March 2025.
Interviews and selection tests will be held on:
Earliest start date: Tuesday 01 April 2025