Project Development Officer/ Project Leader - Home Based with On Site Visits
Two Year Fixed Term Contract 22 Hours per week at £22 per hour or £23,232 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team and help make a difference to our local community. The Kinlochard Community Residents Association Ltd. (KCRA) is the organisation taking forward The Field Community Land Ownership Project on behalf of the residents of Kinlochard. Our mission is to manage and develop The Field’s 27 acres to meet aspirations for sustainable environmental, economic and social benefits from the land while preserving its natural and cultural heritage of significance to village life.
The successful candidate will support the Board through identifying, developing, and implementing the various initiatives included in our Business Plan for The Field. You will also be responsible for developing training opportunities for volunteers and for supporting outdoor community education initiatives.
We are looking for someone with experience in developing and managing community initiatives with effective communication skills; who is able to work on their own initiative; to integrate quickly into a new team; and to upskill volunteers.
This role is treated as self-employed for tax purposes with flexible hours. Administrative aspects of the work will be home based but there is an expectation that applicants will be available for Board meetings and attendance on-site on a regular basis. Consequently, a driving licence is desirable along with consistent access to a vehicle. This post is subject to a PVG check from Disclosure Scotland.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a CV with a covering letter no later than 12 Noon on Monday 13 April 2026 to Fiona McNeill, Kinlochard Community Residents Association Ltd. Strathard Business Hub, 1st Floor, Trossachs Discovery Centre, Main Street, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire FK8 3UQ or email it to contact@kcra.uk. It is anticipated that interviews will be held w/c 20 April 2026 or w/c 27 April 2026. If you require additional information, please contact Fiona McNeill by email at contact@kcra.uk.
