{"id":616,"date":"2023-04-25T14:34:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T13:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isleofrum.com\/?p=616"},"modified":"2023-10-25T17:20:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:20:07","slug":"opportunity-to-run-the-isle-of-rum-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleofrum.com\/2023\/04\/25\/opportunity-to-run-the-isle-of-rum-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunity to run the Isle of Rum shop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Applications for the post close on May 5, with Isle of Rum Community Trust, which advertised the position, hoping to fill the role as soon as possible. The advert said there is a nearby two-bedroom modern house to rent for whoever wishes to take up the role, which will be available from the end of this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a school on the island, which has a population of about 40, making the opportunity possible for a young family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Robertson, development officer at the trust, said the shop was \u201cthe hub of the village\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It\u2019s really a centre for the island,\u201d he said. “It can work as a pub, with people buying alcohol and drinking outside. But it is also the pharmacy and the post office as there is nowhere else to buy anything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also potential business ventures for those feeling a bit more entrepreneurial. Mr Robertson spoke about the trust\u2019s ongoing plans to build a new, nearby \u201ccommunity hub\u201d in the next three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The old pier where the new development is planned. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

He said the plans would hopefully include a new shop and cafe, depending on how much funding the organisation can raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It means whoever takes on the shop can maybe look ahead to working with this development in about three years\u2019 time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Robertson said Isle of Rum\u2019s venison was \u201cunder-used\u201d and gets shipped over to the mainland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There\u2019s an opportunity for whoever takes on the shop to process the venison we have here, of which there is plenty, and make it more widely available to locals,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Robertson said the ideal candidate or candidates would be comfortable with the idea of running a small business for a community. And, of course, enjoy island life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It\u2019s a challenging place to run a business, with it being the only shop on the island\u201d he said. “But for some people, it is the ideal sort of environment and exactly what they want.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Isle of Rum shop and Post Office.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Three years ago, Mr Roberts said the trust received about 4,000 enquiries and 400 applications for new houses that were built on the island at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a phenomenal response,\u201d he said. “I don\u2019t think we\u2019ll be short of interest for this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To apply:<\/strong> Email irct.shopapplication@gmail.com<\/a> with a CV and covering email detailing why this opportunity is perfect for you and your family. We will then send you an application form for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application closes 5th May 2023. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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