Our team is looking for a new Development Assistant to increase our capacity and resilience while supporting our succession planning.
The postholder will make a significant contribution to delivery of our Economic Development Service. This specific post will have a particular focus on supporting Employability Programme Management including performance monitoring; undertaking eligibility and quality checks; the management and administration of CRM Systems i.e. Hanlon and corresponding M365 applications; developing and reviewing system processes and guidance documents; preparing performance reports; and the collation, verification, and submission of verified performance and costs to support quarterly reports and claims to funders.
The post holder will work alongside a close-knit team (see the Organogram here) who support each another with a variety of work across priority areas. We have a track record of supporting professional development and enabling career progression. We work flexibly with options for both office and remote/home working. While the post is fixed term until June 2027, extensions are likely subject to continuation in funding. Secondments are welcome where applicants have approval from their current manager/employer, including partner organisations.
The Job Advert, Description, and Person Specification provide specific information –
https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/dundee-city-council/jobs/development-assistant-420997
You can find out more about our area of work via the following links: a) Discover Work Partnership; and b) Discover Work Progress Report 2024.
I welcome requests for a confidential discussion if you’d like to explore this opportunity further – john.davidson@dundeecity.gov.uk.
