Community Engagement Officer
& Omagh District CouncilFermanaghSO1; SCP 25 – 27; £35,235 - £37,035 per annum
Background
Smart Rural Innovation Driven Empowerment (STRIDE)
South West College, alongside a consortium of key partners, has been awarded €3.5 million in PEACEPLUS funding to launch the Smart Rural Innovation Driven Empowerment (STRIDE) programme. The initiative, designed to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities, brings together South West College, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Alacrity, Atlantic Technological University, Leitrim County Enterprise Fund, and Ulster University.
STRIDE will operate out of two key innovation hubs—The Workhouse in Enniskillen and The HIVE in Carrick-on-Shannon. With a team of specialist staff embedded within rural communities across Fermanagh, Tyrone, Leitrim, and Sligo, the programme aims to empower local citizens by using cutting-edge digital technologies to tackle societal and economic challenges. The ultimate goal of STRIDE is to enhance the quality of life in rural areas, enabling more effective delivery of social and economic services while promoting long-term community sustainability.
Smart Rural Innovation Driven Empowerment (STRIDE)
South West College, alongside a consortium of key partners, has been awarded €3.5 million in PEACEPLUS funding to launch the Smart Rural Innovation Driven Empowerment (STRIDE) programme. The initiative, designed to address the unique challenges faced by rural communities, brings together South West College, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Alacrity, Atlantic Technological University, Leitrim County Enterprise Fund, and Ulster University.
STRIDE will operate out of two key innovation hubs—The Workhouse in Enniskillen and The HIVE in Carrick-on-Shannon. With a team of specialist staff embedded within rural communities across Fermanagh, Tyrone, Leitrim, and Sligo, the programme aims to empower local citizens by using cutting-edge digital technologies to tackle societal and economic challenges. The ultimate goal of STRIDE is to enhance the quality of life in rural areas, enabling more effective delivery of social and economic services while promoting long-term community sustainability.
The closing date for applications is Friday the 2nd of May 2025
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