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In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.
Our Values are:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead.
Coventry is a great place to live and work and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital. That’s why we are looking for passionate people, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive changes to Coventry.
Headed by Chief Executive, Julie Nugent, the Council is committed to improving the quality of life for residents and making Coventry a top 10 city. We’re bringing in new, streamlined ways of working and making more use of technology to deliver services to the people who live and work in our city.
What is the job role?
We currently have two fixed term (13 months) 900 annualised hours vacancies and four casual vacancies in our well-established Cycle Instructor Training Team and would like to hear from you!
You will be part of the Bikeability Cycle Training team delivering training to primary school pupils throughout Coventry.
Bikeability Cycle Training equips children with vital life skills. Pupils not only learn to cycle, but they also gain independence, social skills, and a sense of well-being.
Hours of work will typically tie in with the school term and the school day (e.g. 8.30 am to 4 pm).
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
Are you a confident cyclist, have a passion for cycling and enjoy working with children? If so you could be the perfect addition to our team of Cycling Instructors in our Bikeability Team.
You will hold a Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training or be willing to undertake and complete the required training to bring you up to the correct standards.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'
Interview date: week commencing 25 March 2024
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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