Person Specification
You should demonstrate and provide evidence of the criteria listed under part one within your written application.
These will be further explored at the preliminary interview stage, along with the criteria listed under part two:
Part One- A proven track record of positive community engagement and experience of creating and sustaining innovative successful partnerships with a diverse range of organizations.
- Evidence of credibility and gravitas with Muslim communities and having worked positively with them, in particular with traditionally harder to reach groups such as young people.
- Ideally possessing developed language skills in English, Urdu and / or Arabic.
- Evidence of insight and credibility in working with religious groups and communities and in particular in the teachings of Islam.
- A track record of creating systems and process to share good practice and disseminate knowledge with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Evidence of the establishment of a credible network of community organizations at local, regional and national level
- Ideally a demonstrable appreciation of the work of OSCT and the Prevention agenda, addressing contemporary threats.
- Evidence of using reputational/ambassadorial ability particularly in the context of engaging local communities, government and other sectors.
Part Two- Respected for a reputation and track record of delivering and getting things done
- A highly persuasive communicator; personal and professional demeanour/credibility that will command the immediate confidence of a range of stakeholders
- Convincing in terms of a capacity to translate broad objectives into effective practical steps
- Leads by example; inclusive rather than exclusive; prepared to share expertise, know how and skills
- Commitment to the OSCT's priorities and values
- Highly innovative; thinks outside traditional boundaries and ways of doing things; anticipatory – encouraging a forward-looking inquisitive approach that maximises opportunities before they are lost and that shrinks risk in good time
- High degree of probity and integrity; committed to the activities and actions of the OSCT.
- Strong People Management skills
- A sound understanding of financial management principles
- Strong Programme and Project management skills
- Able to think strategically and solve problems
- The ability to use analysis and evidence
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