Month: May 2023 (Page 1 of 2)

Harness the Magic of the Summer Solstice, Embrace Transformation and Manifest Your Dream Life!

The radiant energy of the Summer Solstice is almost upon us! As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, it illuminates a profound opportunity for transformation and new beginnings. Are you ready to seize this celestial moment and unlock the power within? If so, I welcome you to our Summer Solstice Sanctuary on 17th June!

It’s time to align your intentions with the vibrant energy of the solstice and pave the way for the manifestation of your wildest dreams. This cosmic event serves as a catalyst for growth and renewal, urging us to shed our old skin and embrace the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.

Just as nature flourishes during this season, so can our own lives bloom and flourish with abundance. The solstice gifts us with an energetic surge, enabling us to break free from limitations and set our sights on the life we truly desire. It’s a potent reminder that we have the power to shape our destiny!

This is your invitation to embark on a transformative journey, to dig deep into your soul and connect with your true desires. Embrace the solstice as your partner in manifestation, and watch as the universe conspires to bring your dreams to life. The time for waiting is over – the time for action is now!

So, dear friends, as the sun reaches its zenith, let us harness its fiery energy and infuse it into our intentions. Set powerful goals, create a vision board, meditate, journal, move mindfully and soaking in the warmth and radiance. This is your chance to take charge and co-create your dream life.

The summer solstice is a cosmic doorway to transformation, and the universe is eagerly awaiting your arrival. Step into this divine energy, let go of what no longer serves you, and welcome the abundance and joy that the universe has in store.

Are you ready to unleash your limitless potential? If so, secure your space before they’re gone for the Summer Solstice Sanctuary and rmbrace the summer solstice, ignite your inner fire, and manifest the life you’ve always dreamed of!

17th June at The Strathdearn, Tomatin

10am-4pm

Join in person £68 includes cacao, lunch and vision board materials

Join online £35 instructions for preparing cacao and creating a digital vision board will be provided

Full details and booking instructions: https://mailchi.mp/…/ready-to-transform-your-life-in-6…

Courtney

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3rd June 2023 – 5-8pm

Come along & support your local football team.

Scottish Cup Final viewing at The Strathdearn

Inverness Caledonian Thistle vs Celtic

5:30pm kick off

BYOB & Snacks

Everyone welcome

OPERATIONS MANAGER

SALARY: FTE £35,000 – £38,100 pa (DOE)

HOURS: 25 – 40 hours per week

CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Tomatin, IV13 7YN (less than 20 minutes from Inverness). Hybrid working available.

THE JOB

We are delighted to be supporting our client, White River Trading (WRT), to recruit an Operations Manager. This is a challenging, exciting and diverse role which is principally based in the beautiful village of Tomatin, less than 20 minutes from Inverness. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading our incredible team, as well as the management of WRT’s assets and service delivery.

The Operations Manager will typically be based in The Strathdearn, a new and stunning hub complex that is in the heart of the village, 3 – 4 days per week with a degree of hybrid working will be available. This is more than a 9 – 5 position and flexibility will be required, including cover during some evenings and weekends.

Applications from those wanting to work part-time or full-time are encouraged. WRT will consider applications from those who would like to work less than 25 hours per week.

The role will report to the Chair of the WRT Board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operations Manager role will develop as the company matures and becomes accountable for the management of more operational assets. Generally, the role will include, but not be limited to the following activities.

LEADERSHIP

• To ensure there is an effective relationship between employees, management, and the Board.
• To lead all employees effectively and to develop individual skills and abilities to an optimum level of efficiency.
• To set and agree levels of attainment with all employees directly managed and to regularly measure the actual performance with the set standard.
• To provide leadership and management to WRT Staff.

FINANCIAL AND GOVERNANCE

• To oversee the financial performance and risk profile while ensuring that all regulatory obligations are met.
• To produce reports, including financial, for the Board on a regular basis and as requested.
• To be responsible for the financial performance of WRT assets.
• To work with the WRT Financial Controller on company budget forecasting aimed at becoming cost neutral or better by 2024. This will include the monitoring and control of allocated budgets to ensure targets are being met.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• To be responsible for identifying and undertaking business development activities.
• To represent the company at important business functions, community events, industry training and events, and networking opportunities.
• To oversee the implementation of new services; and oversee brand development and the implementation of effective marketing strategies.
• To undertake business development and promotion of the use of company assets to provide improved use of facilities and deliver value for money.

OPERATIONAL

• To oversee all operations and business activities in relation to the company’s assets.
• To ensure robust administrative processes, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), are in place to enable the efficient management of the organisation.
• The develop and maintain company policies and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient use of SCD assets.
• To attend WRT Board meetings, AGMs, EGMs, community meetings and any staff and other meetings as required and by agreement with the WRT Board.
• To oversee the development of an asset management plan to ensure that all assets are operated, maintained, and repaired in accordance with good working practices and manufacturer’s instructions.
• To provide advice, guidance and support the WRT Board in the operation and management of assets for the provision of services to the Strathdearn Community and public at large.
• To oversee the procurement of repair and maintenance services, entertainment, goods, and materials for the operation of the facilities; all in accordance with WRT procurement procedures.
• To liaise with the Community Council, the Charitable Trust, the Highland Council, grant funders and community benefactors where necessary.
• To organise external Board visits, as required.
• To establish networks with similar organisations within the area to examine areas of mutual benefit.

CUSTOMER

• To maintain strong customer relationships at all times.
• To build trusting relations with key partners and stakeholders.
• To liaise with the owners and directors from companies currently leasing facilities from WRT (e.g., 3B Catering who lease the café and shop facilities).

COMMUNITY

• To oversee the organisation of profitable community events.
• To provide support to the community and encourage the use of the facilities for social and commercial events, health activities, education, meetings, etc. generally targeted at improving their quality of life.
• To work collaboratively with user groups.
• To assist with the communication and advertising of community events and organising of events as and when required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• To ensure the company complies with all statutory and legal obligations including Health and Safety at Work.
• To be vigilant on all safety matters and to be responsible for the management and reporting of incidents.
• To ensure the company adheres to the regulations and reports incidents within the processes laid down by the authorities.
• To ensure there is an escalation process in place to immediately notify the Chair and Board should there be any serious incidents.
• To be aware of any potential non-compliance of regulations or any hazardous situation which may occur anywhere on company premises.
• To ensure own safety and the safety of all others who may be affected by the Company’s business.
• To undertake the assessment operational risk, development of risk management procedures, method statement and implementation of same
• To oversee Health, Safety and Welfare requirements in accordance with UK regulation.

GENERAL

• To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Adaptable and willing to lead change.
• Proactive and prepared to take action without being asked or required to.
• Able to plan, organise and direct own work and work of others.
• Works co-operatively with other team members. Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals.
• Provides a high level of effort towards completing tasks in a timely manner. Works with minimal supervision and is motivated to achieve.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentational.
• IT skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Degree or qualification in management.
• Full UK driving licence or access to driver if disability prevents driving.
• 5 years’ experience working in a management role.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Extremely organised.
• A self-starter.
• Adaptable.
• Enthusiastic.
• Focus on teamwork but able to work on own initiative.
• Good time management.
• Resilient.
• Multi-tasker.
• Calm under pressure.
• Efficient and pro-active approach.
• A strong communicator at all levels.

JOIN THE TEAM

Does this sound like a role for you? If yes, we will welcome the chance to talk to you.  Please email a covering letter and an up-to-date CV to nperks@redstartuk.com.

Closing date:      Friday, 2^nd June 2023

Applications received after this date may not be considered.

OUR CLIENT

WRT is a wholly owned subsidiary and retail arm of Strathdearn Community Development Ltd (SCD). WRT was established to operate and maintain all SCD assets; including the provision of services to the Strathdearn community along with the operation and promotion of “The Strathdearn” (a community hall and resilience centre within Tomatin).

SCD is a company limited by guarantee, with a constitution. It is also a registered charity and regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Our client is committed to an active Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with their recruitment process. 

Please can you complete our survey regarding the community street party it will be much appreciated. Your feedback is important to us. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M52TJ8D

Tuesday 16th May 2023
The Strathdearn
Car Park
5pm – 7pm

A Highland community has come together for a fun-filled street party in celebration of all things local.

The residents of Strathdearn – an area nestled between Inverness and Aviemore – turned out in style to celebrate their local community on Saturday, May 6.

Held around the Strathdearn Hub in Tomatin, the street party allowed residents to come together en masse for the first time since the pandemic. Complimentary cocktails from Tomatin Distillery and a selection of delicious street food by Frazers Catering, Treats on the Street and Martins Sweets were enjoyed by all, while The Shire took to the stage to belt out a host of sing-along classics.

Maureen McDonald-Cooke, project and development manager at Strathdearn Community Developments (SCD), said: “Strathdearn is a small community of only around 680 people, but we know how to put on a big celebration! It’s been so long since we all got together, and it was amazing to see so many people ready to get into the spirit of things; to sing, dance and catch up.

“SCD would like to extend a huge thank you to our events coordinator Tracy Campbell and all the volunteers that helped pull the street party together. Without everyone pulling together like they did, our community would never have been able to run such a successful event that was enjoyed by all.”

Further musical entertainment on the day was provided by a group of talented volunteers who played a selection of traditional Scottish music.  Face painting was provided by Pam Hardwick, with children’s entertainment also coming from Rex’s Reptiles and bouncy castles from KJI’s Inflatables.

The event was organised by SCD, the Strathdearn Hub and a team of passionate volunteers. 

Events like this, said Maureen, are crucial for smaller communities where residents may feel overlooked by organisations and events that favour more populated areas.

She continued: “Strathdearn and communities like it have so much to offer. Events like our street party are so important to bring people together, to support one another and have fun together.

“We’re passionate about supporting our community and providing people in Strathdearn with the facilities, events and opportunities they deserve. We’re already thinking about what our next event might be, and are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.”

Sunday 14th May in The Strathdearn

Church Service: 10.30 – 11.30

Soup & Pudding lunch: 12.00 – 200

MEDIA RELEASE: SAFETY IMPROVEMENT WORKS ANNOUNCED FOR

A9 SOUTH OF FINDHORN BRIDGE

• Works start Monday 15 May 2023 for three weeks.
• Lane 2 closure and 50mph speed limit.

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will start £40k worth of road safety improvements on the A9 dual carriageway south of Findhorn Bridge on 15 May.

The works will continue for three weeks, taking place on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm each week. No works are planned on Saturdays or Sundays. Weather dependant, the project will be completed by 7pm on Friday 9 June.

The scheme will install a new section of wire rope safety fence, along with associated kerbs and road markings, to close a redundant crossover gap in the central reserve.

For the duration of the works, Lane 2 will be permanently closed in both directions and a 50mph speed limit will be in place, for the safety of roadworkers and road users.

BEAR Scotland has contacted all relevant stakeholders to inform them of the project and share information about the traffic management arrangements that will be in place.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “Trunk road safety is paramount at BEAR Scotland and this investment from Transport Scotland will improve safety for all road users at this location on the A9.

“The traffic management required to undertake these works is essential to keep everyone safe, so we encourage all road users to follow any signs or temporary arrangements, especially speed limits, that are put in place.

“Our teams will do all they can to complete the project as quickly and as safely as possible. We would like to thank road users in advance for their patience during this project and encourage them to plan ahead by checking Traffic Scotland for up to date journey information and leave some extra time to reach their destination.”

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or twitter @trafficscotland.

ENDS                                                                                                  5 May 2023