Job Description:
Locality Co-ordinator
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Locality Co-ordinator (North)
JOB REF
LC002
SALARY
23,700 – £26,250 (pro-rata) – fixed term 2 years
DIRECTORATE
Entitlements & Rewards
LOCATION
Dingwall or Inverness, Highland
REPORTS TO
Director of Partnerships & Innovation (Depute CEO)
Job Purpose
Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland, providing young
people aged 11 - 25 with relevant, trusted and meaningful information and opportunities to help
them make the most of their lives. Partnerships, particularly with local authorities, are crucial to
ensure our services remain accessible and relevant to young people across Scotland in their local
areas. We wish to enhance our partnerships with local authorities and develop deeper
relationships with wider Community Planning partners.
Three Locality Co-ordinators will be responsible for developing relationships and local intelligence
to inform the delivery of Young Scot’s services within their areas. The three regions are:
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North: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney
Islands, Perth & Kinross and Shetland Islands
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East: Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee City, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Fife,
Midlothian, Scottish Borders, Stirling and West Lothian
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West: Argyll & Bute, Dumfries & Galloway,East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East
Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire,
South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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The Locality Co-ordinators will have a particular focus on ensuring that services remain relevant
and accessible to all young people, while reaching those who may face particular barriers or
inequalities in access to opportunities.
Each Locality Co-ordinator will be employed and supported by the Young Scot Headquarters in
Edinburgh, with local support from a host organistion.
Key Responsibilities
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To promote the benefits of Young Scot services to partner organisations, identifying
opportunities to enhance local service provision for young people.
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To identify ways for Young Scot to enhance impact for young people who may be
experiencing inequalities in local areas.
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To understand and consultation partners’ requirements to ensure Young Scot services
meet local needs, and work with the wider Young Scot team to meet these needs.
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To develop and maintain relationships with staff working across departments within local
authorities as well as within health boards, police divisions, the third sector and other
Community Planning partners. This will include using a Customer Relationship
Management system.
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To work with the External Relations Directorate to maximise the success of any marketing
campaigns as well as maintaining ongoing contact with local partners. This will involve
creating jointly with Young Scot Headquarters and sending e-newsletters and other
communications which are tailored to local partners.
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To work with the Entitlements & Rewards Directorate to maximise the benefits of the
Young Scot National Entitlement Card. This will include identifying new opportunities for
local discounts and rewards as well as supporting engagement with the licensed trade to
ensure acceptance of the card as proof of age.
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To work with the Information, Research and Strategy Directorate to ensure local content is
made available through Young Scot digital platforms and young people have opportunities
to participate in co-design projects.
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To undertake other relevant tasks which support the development of Young Scot’s
services.
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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Person Specification
QUALITY: ESSENTIAL (E); DESIRABLE (D)
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ASSESMENT METHOD
HND / Degree or equivalent work experience (D)
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Application
Good understanding of public policy (E)
Experience of working within the public or third
sector (E)
Experience of developing partnerships and
relationships (E)
Knowledge of Community Planning (E)
Knowledge of issues and trends related to young
people (D)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (E)
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship
management skills (E)
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (E)
Good general ICT / digital skills (D)
Willingness to travel (E)
Ability to work independently, with minimal
supervision (E)
Driving license and own transport (D)
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Competencies
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COMPETENCY
ASSESMENT METHOD
Achievement – level 3
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Sets and meets challenging goals and seeks long term
improvement
Achieves significant progress in the long term, wider
performance of young scot. Sets out to be the best – has
own measures of excellence and works to these.
ESSENTIAL
Analytical Thinking - Level 2
Sees key issues
Looks at data and identifies key issues. Identifies causes
and effects, by using “if A…then B” thinking, and uses
this to prioritise issues.
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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ESSENTIAL
Entrepreneurship – level 3
Anticipates the future and develops new products &
services
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Able to spot opportunities and problems in the mediumterm (3 to 12 months), and develops new approaches,
products and services based on these. Understands the
business case for diversity and equal opportunities. Uses
networks to seek fresh ideas. Encourages different
agencies to pool resources and expertise.
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Flexibility – Level 2
Applies procedures flexibly
Applies rules or procedures flexibly, depending on the
individual situation, to accomplish tasks or activities
more effectively. Responds effectively to changing
circumstances. Remains focused when faced with
competing demands. Makes reasonable adjustments to
ensure maximum effectiveness and motivation of self
and others.
ESSENTIAL
Leading & Developing Others – Level 2
Supports team development for achievement
Monitors performance against clear standards or
deadlines, providing appropriate feedback when
required. Helps individuals to start again when setbacks
occur. Works to provide supportive environment by
securing necessary resources and removing blocks to
effective working. Encourages work-life balance
amongst team to maintain healthy workforce and
promote long term effectiveness.
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Professional Confidence – Level 2
Acts independently
Provides an opinion from his or her own area of
expertise. Makes decisions without deferring
unnecessarily to others, and is decisive when the
situation demands it. Has the confidence to admit when
they do not know a fact or cannot commit to an
immediate view without more research.
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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Relationship building for influence - Level 3
Maintains networks & plans impact
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Takes the lead role in managing partners, associates and
institutional relationships to deliver operational impact.
Actively develops networks of internal and external
contacts to extend influence, support the achievement
of business objectives and manage reputational risk in
business delivery. Makes personal commitments in
order to build trust and credibility.
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Stakeholder focused - Level 3
Adds value
Thinks about the stakeholder when undertaking day-today work. Questions "how is this adding value for the
stakeholder?" makes decisions with the stakeholder in
mind. Takes pride in delivering a high quality product or
service. Investigates service delivery and provides
solutions to problems. Actively demonstrates an interest
in their different experiences and backgrounds of young
scot’s stakeholders.
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Team Working – Level 2
Involves others
Actively includes individuals from diverse backgrounds in
team activities. Capitalises on diverse skills and ideas.
Spends time helping others think through issues. Speaks
positively of others. Recognises the situations that
arouse strong emotions and personal bias or preference,
but resists temptation to act on them immediately.
Accepts feedback from others without being defensive.
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Working Strategically – Level 2
Links current action to strategy
Understands link between own work and Young Scot’s
strategic aims. Balances local needs with the longer-term
and wider needs of the organisation. Uses own
knowledge or experience of past situations, and adapts
and applies this to current issues.
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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