The Dunfermline New City Assembly will meet on three weekends in January and February 2026. They will talk about the changes in our city and how these changes can make life better for everyone.
The assembly will be made up of 35 everyday people, chosen by lottery so it’s fair and represents the whole community. They will listen, learn, and share ideas to create suggestions for how the city can grow in a way that works for all.
To help these talks, we need paid helpers called facilitators. They don’t share their own opinions but use good listening and people skills to make sure the conversations are fair and respectful. We hope people from Fife will apply to be trained for this important role.
Apply to become a facilitator
The Dunfermline New City Assembly is looking to hire a group of facilitators.
Before applying you might like to watch to our online information session to find out more about what might be involved.
Contract details
- c.71 hours in total (6 days over 3 weekends in person, see below for dates), 4 online briefing sessions (see below for times/dates), along with some other required tasks.
- Freelance contract, £12.60 per hour
- You will receive training and experience in this type of group facilitation, as well as being a key part of exciting development in the future of Dunfermline and of democracy.
You must be available to facilitate all of the following events in person between 9am-5pm. They will take place at Abbeyview Community Hub:
- Saturday 17 January
- Sunday 18 January
- Saturday 7 February
- Sunday 8 February
- Saturday 21 February
- Sunday 22 February
Online briefings to prepare for each session:
- Monday 17 November, 6-7pm (civic reception)
- Wednesday 14 January, 6-8pm (weekend one)
- Wednesday 4 February, 6-8pm (weekend two)
- Wednesday 18 February, 6-8pm (weekend three)
You will also be expected to:
- Attend the civic reception for the assembly – Wednesday 19 November, 5-9pm, Dunfermline City Chambers
- Attend one full day training session before weekend one, date to be agreed once facilitators are selected
- Read the facilitation plan and materials shared with you by the lead facilitator in advance of each briefing and session
- Raise any questions or challenges with the lead facilitator in a timely manner
- Share brief written feedback after each weekend, to help us learn and improve
- Book 1-1 calls with the lead facilitator when required
Closing date, midday, Monday 3 November
Apply using this form and email it to [email protected]