Systems & Impact Lead (SIL

Position: Systems & Impact Lead (SIL)
Rural Action is a registered charity (NIC
108163) established to meet an identified need to support grassroots communities through meaningful, community-driven projects and programmes. We specialise in designing, developing, and delivering initiatives that respond directly to the challenges and opportunities faced by rural people. Our mission is to inspire action and make a lasting, positive impact on everyday rural life. We believe in the strength of community, the value of shared spaces, and the potential of sustainable living.

That includes supporting social enterprise as a vital tool for economic resilience, innovation, and inclusive growth in rural areas. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-led environment, wed love to hear from you. Our Vision, Mission and Values OUR VISION We believe passionately about engaging people to build a better future. We work to support living, working, sustainable and shared communities.

OUR MISSION We seek to inspire action and make a positive contribution to the everyday lives of rural people. OUR VALUES Values are included in the original document but not textually listed in the extracted section. Our Work and Ambition OUR WORK We act as a Managing Agent for the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), managing the delivery in Northern Ireland of the IFI Personal Youth Development Programme (PYDP) and the Communities in Partnership (Cross Border) Programme.

We are working in partnership with Cooperation Ireland and East Border Region to animate and provide support to grassroots communities to access funding opportunities under the SEUPB/Pobal managed PEACEPLUS Small Grants Programme. We are an Open College Network (OCN) accredited centre and deliver the OCN Level 1 in Developing and Managing Community Facilities. We undertake various assignments and commissions for central and local government, other statutory bodies and the community, voluntary sector, including pilot projects, evaluations, programme design, project assessments and appraisals.

We deliver our own Rural Action Awards where we give back to communities each year. So far, we have invested nearly £30,000 in community action projects, injecting the equivalent of £1,000 per month back into rural communities. We have recently secured two major PEACEPLUS initiatives:
RiSE (Rural Innovation and Social Enterprise), which focuses on empowering rural communities through enterprise and innovation, and MCS (Maximising Community Space), aimed at enhancing shared, inclusive spaces. OUR AMBITION To be the organisation of choice for rural delivery and the go to organisation for ideas, innovations and solutions to rural needs. Why work for Rural Action At Rural Action, we believe that meaningful work starts with a meaningful workplace.

Heres what you can expect when you join our team:
Purpose-driven impact:
Were passionate about creating real change in rural communities, and everything we do is rooted in that mission. Supportive leadership:
Our managers lead with empathy, encouragement and a commitment to helping you thrive. Collaborative culture:
We work as one team, celebrating every achievement and learning together. Employee voice matters:
We actively consult with our staff to shape decisions and drive our shared mission forward. Strong foundations:
Every new team member receives a thorough induction to help them feel confident and connected from day one. Growth and development:
We invest in your potential by offering opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges and grow professionally. Benefits We pride ourselves in being a flexible, family-friendly employer and try to offer the best terms and conditions for our employees to enable them to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Our benefits include: 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years service, plus 12 bank and public holidays, based on 35 hours per week, pro-rata for part-time positions.

Enhanced sick leave policy. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies. Paid compassionate leave. Employer pension scheme. Flexible working policy. Mileage allowance…