About
From Norfolk RCC
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Our Role
In 2006 Norfolk Rural Community Council celebrated 20 years of supporting communities in Norfolk. We are committed to continuing to provide and develop a range of services that meet the needs of communities. We lobby on rural issues at strategic level providing a voice for the local communities of Norfolk.
Core Purposes
- To work for social inclusion and the improvement of quality of life in rural communities.
- To promote awareness of the rural agenda and seek to influence decision makers.
- To research rural issues, and to promote and develop solutions to rural problems.
- To promote and support sustainable socio-economic development in rural communities.
- To provide information and advice to voluntary and community groups to enable them to help themselves by empowering them and building their capacity to work for a sustainable future.
- To develop partnerships with and between the voluntary, statutory and private sectors for the benefit of rural communities.
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Membership
The NRCC is a membership organisation click here for details of how to become involved
National, Regional and County Partnerships
National
Regional
County
- County Economic Development Partnership (Shaping Norfolk's Future)
- Norfolk Investing In Communities (IiC)
- EDP Pride in Norfolk
- County Strategic Partnership (Norfolk Ambition)
- South Norfolk Alliance Board
- Broadland Community Partnership Board
- North Norfolk Community Partnership Board
- Norfolk Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Consortium
- Breckland Strategic Partnership board
- Broadland Community Partnership MAST
- EU Broads and Rivers LEADER+ LAG
- Fens LEADER+ LAG
- Norfolk Market Town Network
- Norfolk Village Shops Alliance
- Norfolk Parish Training Partnership
- Public & Patient Involvement Forum Support
- Rural Housing Enabler Advisory Group
- Rural Support Network
- LAA VCS Group
- Waste Recycling Environmental (WREN)
- Norfolk Older People's Forum
- Age Concern Norfolk
- Norfolk Council on Ageing
- West Norfolk Partnership Board
Room Hire
NRCC has high quality meeting facilities available for hire.
The Batty Shaw Room
Our fully equipped Conference Room will seat up to 60 people theatre style or up to 25 people boardroom style.
| Voluntary Organisations | Business / Statutory
Organisations. |
|---|---|
| 9am—1pm £43 (half day rate) 9am—5pm £75 (full day rate) £12 per hour | £15 per hour |
The Wheeler Room
The Wheeler Room will comfortably seat 14 people in a boardroom style and, being upstairs, is fully accessible by lift.
| Voluntary Organisations | Business / Statutory
Organisations. |
|---|---|
| £7.50 per hour | £7.50 per hour |
Refreshments
We can offer a selection of teas, coffees and biscuits throughout the day. A cold buffet lunch can be provided if required.
| Tea, Coffee and Biscuits | £1.50 per person half day
£2.00 per person full day |
|---|---|
| Cold Buffet Lunch | £5.00 per person |
Equipment Hire
We have the following equipment available to hire for either room for an additional charge.
| Equipment | Voluntary | Business |
|---|---|---|
| TV/DVD & Video | £15 | £30 |
| Data Projector | £15 | £30 |
| Laptop | £15 | £30 |
| Amplifier | £10 | £20 |
| OHP | £5 | £10 |
| Flipchart | £5 | £5 |
Directions and Contact details
We are located on the Yaxham Road industrial estate in Dereham. Norfolk Rural Community Council
Signpost House, Ambassador Way, Greens Road, Dereham, NR20 3TL.
- Tel: 01362 698216
- Fax: 01362 851083
- General email: nrcc@norfolkrcc.org.uk
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NRCC Business Plan 2007/2008 Executive Summary
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Vacancies
Development Officers x 2
Based in Dereham, Salary £22,122 (pay award pending), per annum. 35 hours a week, permanent contract (subject to funding)
We wish to appoint two new Development Officers to join dynamic. One with a specialism in Affordable Housing and the other with a specialism in Community Assets (village halls, playing fields etc.).
The role of the Development Officer is to work with communities to help identify local needs and provide support in developing solutions and projects both within their area of specialism and on a wider range of general topics. Full training will be provided for the specialist roles.
Candidates will have relevant qualifications or experience, excellent communication skills with an understanding of rural issues including social exclusion/disadvantage. Knowledge of the voluntary/community sector and government agencies would be advantageous.
Application packs available by e-mail claire
norfolkrcc.org.uk or telephone (01362) 698216. For an informal chat about the role, please call and ask for Jon Clemo
Closing date: Thursday 29th May 2008. Interviews will be held 2nd,3rd or 4th June 2008.
Click on the links below to download the job descriptions for the posts:
Development Officer (Affordable Housing) Job Description
Development Officer (Community Assets) Job Description
NRCC is always looking to recruit individuals with a keen interest and expertise in any of the following areas: financial management, business planning, marketing and public relations, human resources, legal knowledge, rural regeneration and health and safety as part of our team of trustees and volunteers.
