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FLORA MACDONALD GAELIC OFFICER
2022 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Flora MacDonald in South Uist. Flora led a fascinating life and remains a legendary heroine, much loved by locals and visitors. With grant support from Community Land Scotland, Stòras Uibhist is looking to recruit a fixed term fluent Gaelic speaker to plan and host a range of Flora activities over the summer to mark this milestone anniversary year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Plan and host a series of celebration events over the summer of 2022 in Gaelic and English
- Run the public events in an engaging and professional manner
- Organise the design and printing of Flora MacDonald leaflets
- Assistance with other Flora MacDonald related activity
- Provide ad hoc operational Gaelic support as required to Stòras Uibhist and other island organisations
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
- Fluent in Gaelic with excellent oral and written skills in both Gaelic and English
- Enthusiastic and with a proactive, positive attitude
- Passionate about Flora MacDonald and sharing her life stories with both locals and visitors
- Experience of previous community events and public speaking
- Self-motivated with the ability to work alone and with minimal supervision
- A full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, and resident in Uist for the contract duration
- First aid qualified
- Basic Disclosure Scotland Check
CONTRACT
- Fixed term until 30th September 2022
- £25,000 per annum FTE (i.e. £10,417 for 5 months)
- 35 hours per week
- Part-time/job share will be considered
- Home and/or office working depending on individual preference
- Some weekend and evening working required
APPLICATIONS
Interested applicants should forward a CV and supporting letter detailing how they are suitable for the role to info@storasuibhist.com by 12 noon on Friday 13th May 2022. If more information is required, please email or
call 01878 700101.
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