Ward Community & Engagement Officer

Company Name: Leicester City Council
Location: England

About The Job

Neighbourhood Services are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and
passionate professional to support the Ward Community Engagement team.
Working closely with city wide partners and communities, and
collaboratively with other LCC departments, you will provide high quality
support to Councillors in their community role at city, area and ward
level.
You will be required to support, advise and guide Ward Councillors with
organising, publicising and developing ward community meetings and solving
complex problems and issues. You will also ensure that the ward community
budget funding applications are appropriately processed and approved, and
records are accurate and up to date.
Requirements of the post
Significant experience of working in a community setting e.g. Voluntary
Sector, Community Forums/groups and residents associations.
Experience of working collaboratively with partner organisations, i.e. the
Police and Health.
Experience of negotiating with and dealing effectively with
officers/colleagues at all levels in a large organisation and with external
organisations / partners.
Experience of conflict resolution and negotiation in a political and
community environment.
Substantial experience of working closely and effectively with elected
members in a community environment.
Solid understanding of the different aspects of the organisation including
building and managing relationships with appropriate services.
Additional information
This is a nine month fixed term opportunity.
Part-time 18.5 hours per week. The salary for this post is £13,952 -
£15,253 per annum.
For an informal discussion please contact Shilen Pattni on 0116 454 1832.
Post Number: LCC00516
What we can offer you
As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across
Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a
healthy balance between you work life and your personal life. You’ll enjoy
generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the excellent Local
Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also
give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of
training and development opportunities and career pathways. In addition,
you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including our fantastic
salary sacrifice car scheme, big discounts at high-street outlets,
childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, we may also be able
help with relocation expenses if you are moving to the City, or need help
with commuting costs.

• Please note that the total package number includes pension contribution
  

and full holiday entitlement, including bank holidays.

• Seniority level

  Entry level

• Employment type

  Part-time

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Nonprofit Organization ManagementGovernment AdministrationHospital & Health Care