Consultant Judge for Carlow's Pride of Place Competition

Carlow County Council seeks an experienced consultant/judge for their Pride of Place Competition, a 12-month engagement with options to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The successful candidate will support the competition process and serve as primary judge for 2027. Key responsibilities include: developing and refining the application process; delivering at least 2 workshops during the competition year; conducting on-site visits to all participating groups, towns, villages, and housing estates throughout County Carlow to assess entries and complete detailed marking sheets; preparing written reports with individual feedback for each entrant across all categories; participating in launch and award ceremony events with associated public relations activities (video participation, interviews, press releases); and attending an end-of-year evaluation meeting. The consultant will report regularly to Carlow County Council's Community Section through scheduled meetings and ad-hoc communication via email and telephone. Tenderers must outline their mobilization and implementation approach in their response. The service provider must provide their own transportation to visit competition sites. The competition emphasizes sustainable practices that protect and enhance the local environment and biodiversity. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about community development and environmental sustainability.