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- Position: Graduate Development Manager
- Location: Fort William or Portree preferred; Auchtertyre will be considered
- Starting salary: £30,136 per annum. Excellent pension and benefits package.
- Contract/hours: Fixed-term contract for two years, full-time, 35 hours per week
Have you graduated in the last four years? Join our graduate placement programme and become a member of our Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross strengthening communities team.
THE ROLE
You’ll be handling initial enquiries from community organisations and social enterprises, both those with an established relationship with HIE and potential new clients.
Requests for information are varied and cover things such as grant funding, training, advice, asset acquisition and other services. At times you’ll need to undertake research and gather information from a variety of sources to deal with the enquiries you have taken. We’ll train you to use our client relationship management system and make sure you’re equipped to answer enquiries effectively.
The strengthening communities team also receives and processes applications for financial assistance. We will train you in all aspects of due diligence, helping you develop the skills needed to appraise applications for assistance and make recommendations to senior management.
THE PERSON
You’ll be a good communicator and team player; someone with strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and an ability to write accurate reports.
Find out more:
Job description and person specification.
How to apply
Please complete our online application form to apply.
Job reference: 1094
Closing date: 1 September 2024
Interviews: 11 September 2024
What's it like to work for HIE?
Read on to find out what other graduates that have recently joined the Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross area office say about their experience of working for HIE.
My HIE life - Jaynie Ireland
Jaynie Ireland, from Fort William, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a First Class BA (Hons) in Social Sciences.
“I joined HIE in October 2023 as a graduate development manager with the business team. I am based in the Fort William office and my role involves supporting local businesses to grow.
My favourite thing about the job is getting out and about to meet clients and seeing how our support has made a difference to our local area.
HIE is a great organisation to work for. I collaborate with talented colleagues, contribute to interesting projects and make a positive impact on our community. Being part of HIE’s graduate placement scheme has provided me with valuable training and mentorship. I've taken part in initiatives including the Young Scotland Programme which developed my communication skills and allowed me to network with peers also in the early stages of their careers.”
My HIE life - Anna Campbell
Anna Campbell joined HIE as part of the graduate placement programme in October 2022 after graduating from the University of the Highlands and Islands with a BA in Business and Management.
Based in the Portree office, Anna is a development officer with our business team. Anna’s passion lies in supporting local businesses, and her dedication has already made a significant impact. She has also participated in the Young Scotland Programme representing HIE while further enhancing her skills and knowledge.
"As a development officer, I’m excited to help local businesses grow. My time at HIE has been rewarding, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the Lochaber, Skye, and Wester Ross area.”
Anna and five other talented graduates who successfully completed two year placements at HIE have all joined us in permanent positions. Meet them here.
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