County Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG,
Development Centre, Cleveragh Road,
Sligo, F91 W2KH
Current staff vacancies within Co. Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG
Vacancy for Rural Recreation Officer (RRO)
County Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG, through funding secured through Dept of Rural and Community Development and Faille Ireland, wishes to invite applications for the post of Rural Recreation Officer (RRO).
This will be a 1 year Full Time Fixed Term Contract, which maybe renewable subject to the availability of funding.
Role of the Rural Recreation Officer
The successful candidate shall help to coordinate the management, enhancement and promotion of recreation/walking infrastructure within County Sligo.
The RRO will manage the implementation of the Walks Scheme on existing trails and new trails as agreed with Dept of Rural and Community Development.
The RRO shall have a key role in the marketing and promotion of trails in the area and will assist local communities in developing new routes as agreed by County Sligo Leader Partnership CLG and other entities as appropriate.
Candidates shall:
- Hold a relevant third level qualification and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in rural/community development or tourism/recreation or relevant field or have 5 years’ experience in a relevant field
- Have satisfactory computer and administrative skills
- A good knowledge of and interest in walking route management and promotion, including an understanding of the needs of tourists and the tourism industry.
- Knowledge and interest in countryside recreation and trails and/or trail development.
- Experience of sourcing and managing funding.
- Some experience of working in community organisations in a professional or voluntary capacity.
- Ability to work on his/her own initiative and work effectively with a number of key stakeholder organisations and individuals
- A full current driving licence and access to private transport.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- Willingness to undertake training in areas relevant to the post.
Please forward a full CV and a letter of application to:
John Feerick CEO, County Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG
Email: jfeerick@sligoleader.com
Closing date no later than 12.00 noon on Monday 16th November 2020
Short listing will apply and a panel may be formed, from which other vacancies may be filled.
County Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Current Tenders issued by Co. Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG
Rehabilitation of the existing trail at Keash Hill
Co. Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG hereby issue a request for Quotes for the rehabilitation of the existing trail at Keash Hill. The required works are as follows:
[1] Installation of steps
- A series of steps are to be constructed to limit the gradient, see pics. 1 and 2. “Sleeper stile” steps will be constructed using railway sleepers or similar.
- Low-impact construction principles will be implemented, using only light weight machinery and hand excavation techniques.
- These hand constructed steps will be back filled with stone mix and pined in place with rebar. Where required, steps are to be constructed in a U-shape
- Landing areas between the risers are to be filled in with Clause 804 stone and quarry dust.
- Steps will be constructed in accordance with drawings below
[2] Replacement of Metal Pins
– Use of Plastic pegs or timber pegs with safety caps to replace the existing steel pins at Sections C – E
[3] Drainage
- In order to prevent water washing out the path on Section C – D, a 100mm perforated pipe be laid on the RHS looking uphill at a depth of 400mm below the bottom of the step and covered with terram and lean stone
The above represents an outline of the works which it is intended to be carry out at the identified location.
Location is Keash Hill, County Sligo as shown in the following link: https://bit.ly/2PAC9pp
Full Tender Details Here