Completed applications must be emailed to: applications@countrysideservices.com
Only application forms will be accepted for this post. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted.
Benefits:
– Competitive Salary
– Enhanced Holidays
– Occupational Sick Pay
– Pension Scheme
– Company Bonus Scheme
Contract Type: Full-Time
1. Background:
Countryside Services Ltd (CSL) is wholly owned commercially independent subsidiary of the Ulster Farmers Union and provides a range of information, commercial and professional services to the farming and rural community. The Livestock Identification Division supplies livestock and other “tags” throughout the UK while the other services are delivered by the Rural Services Division which maintains a small team of technical and administration staff dedicated to delivery of these programmes.
CSL is a recognised Lantra training centre, and the Rural Services Division engages and manages a number of Training Associates to deliver a range of short skill and management courses. The Rural Services Team also works with other organisations in delivery of a number of programmes focused on industry and individual development.
We have a long-term strategy to develop these activities and the variety and scope of work will vary with the programmes being delivered. All will however have a strong link to the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland and its workforce. We have in the past successfully delivered various capital grant and supply chain development schemes and have recently been awarded the contract by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to support them in delivery of the Farming for Sustainability Scheme – Knowledge (2025 – 2030) Training and Themed Groups.
To service these and future programmes which may develop, CSL now wishes to increase the core team of technical staff within the Rural Services Team by appointing a Project Officer. These will be full time staff positions based at The Company Offices, Moy Road, DUNGANNON.
The competition will also be used to compile a reserve list from which additional Project Officers may be appointed if required.
2. Organisational Position
Job Title: Project Officer
Key Purpose of the role:
To contribute to the programmes delivered by CSL Rural Services Division.
Reports to:
Rural Services Contract Manager, CSL
Manages:
While the Project Officer will be working as part of the delivery team for the Rural Services programmes a Project Officer may on occasion be required to supervise others involved in the delivery of the scheme, for example, Training Associates.
3. Appointments
The individual(s) appointed will contribute to the broad scope of work of the Rural Services Team.
4. Essential Criteria:
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must have –
(b) Abilities and Skills:
Applicants will be expected to provide evidence, in their application and/or at interview, of the following well developed skills and abilities:
5. Desirable:
Possession of qualifications or experience in one or more of the following areas may be an advantage:
Note:
i) The post holders will be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland on a regular basis and must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
A valid driving licence and access to a car, or some means of transport which allows the post holder to meet the demands of the post in full are essential.
ii) As part of a small team within Countryside Services Ltd the post holder will be expected to contribute, as required, to the wider work of the organisation and show flexibility in line with the needs of the contracts and the organisation.
6. Terms and Conditions
Location: Countryside Services Ltd, 97 Moy Road, Dungannon. BT71 7DX
Contract Duration: Full time contract.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week.
Salary Scale: A basic salary in the range £28,000 to £32,000. Starting position on the pay scale is dependent on experience and qualifications.
Travel Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses are paid according to a standard CSL staff rate.
Pension: Members of staff will be auto-enrolled into a pension scheme upon the successful completion of their probationary period.
Sickness/ Absence: You will be paid sick pay according to the rules and regulations of the Company’s Sick Pay Scheme and the Statutory Sick Pay Scheme (SSP) subject to compliance with the Company’s Sickness/Absence Notification Procedure.
The Company reserves the right to require you to be examined by a Company nominated doctor, as it considers necessary.
Training and Personal Development will be a condition of engagement and where specific to our delivery requirements, will be funded by Countryside Services.
Notice Period: After one month’s service, you will be required to give three month’s notice in writing of your intention to terminate your employment
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and flexibility in your approach to your role is essential. We reserve the right to amend or change this job description from time to time to suit the changing needs of the role and the business and you agree to accept any such changes.