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Local Action for Rural Communities:

Programme Officer circa £24k

  • Do you want to make a real difference in rural Dorset?
  • Can you work creatively in a small team?
  • Do you have experience of working in EU funding Programmes?

Dorset Squared (D2) is looking for a Programmes Officer based in Dorchester to support the delivery of the Chalk + Cheese & Sowing SEEDS Local Action for Rural Communities Programmes.  The post will provide high level technical and administrative support, assist approved projects and support the day to day running of the Programmes.  You must be enthusiastic, self motivated and able to work to deadlines. You must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in partnership with local people and businesses.  For more information go to www.dorset2.co.uk and send CV’s to sarah@dorset2.co.uk  by Wednesday 10th March with interviews the following week, job share welcome.

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On Board for Dorset

D2 is currently recruiting new board members. We need people who have business or commercial experience and are able to contribute a few hours each month to supporting our work, developing new ideas, and ensuring the proper governance of our activities. Board members are not paid but have the satisfaction of contributing to the development of a thriving economy throughout Dorset. A role description can be found here. If you are interested just send us a letter with details of your experience and what you believe you can offer and we will get back to you.

Dorset Food Week 2009

Join in our celebration of local produce.

Between 24th Oct-1st Nov 2009, D2 in conjunction with Chalk & Cheese and Dorset County Council is hosting a series of local initiatives throughout the county to celebrate the diversity and quality of Dorset’s local produce.

Farm tours, cookery demonstrations, food fairs and tastings are just a few of the exciting events happening around the county.

To find out what’s on in your area visit www.dorsetfoodweek.co.uk

Organic Horticulture

       

Direct From Dorset

D2 in conjunction with Direct from Dorset and Dorset County Council are pleased to announce the re-launch of the Direct from Dorset accreditation scheme. By Displaying this new and distinctive logo producers and retailers are highlighting that their product or service has undergone a rigorous selection process to determine its authenticity and local origin. From now on, if you want to buy local, simply look out for the new logo!

To find out more about Direct from Dorset, how you can join or where you can buy local products please visit www.directfromdorset.co.uk

£5.9 million Boost for Rural Dorset

D2 in conjunction with Community partnerships throughout Dorset and South West Wiltshire are celebrating the award of a £5.9 million grant for community–led projects.

Managed by D2, the fund will be used to encourage and deliver community led projects that deliver real benefits to the Economic, Environmental, Social & Cultural landscape of Dorset.

If you have an idea, project or initiative that you believe will meet this exacting criteria then D2 would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, simply visit How we can Help, here you will directed on how best to proceed.