AddressPolicy & Research Advisor
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Grade 5 - £40,221 - £48,474 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Do you have a passion for listing to people and hearing and acting on insight they share?
Do you want to help change the way the council consistently engages with citizens and act on their feedback?
If your answer is yes, then we a great opportunity that may suit you.
We are looking for a professional engagement lead to join our team in Public Participation for 12 months. The team are leading on a number of strategic priorities with a particular focus on face to face and online engagement with citizens, communities, and users of our services.
So, if you want to make a difference and help the council on its recovery plan and lead key initiatives to get the voice of the citizen heard at the top table then these roles may well be for you!
One of the key areas of focus will be Shaping Birmingham’s Future Together, which is a strategic partnership with key stakeholders including citizens and communities to drive forward meaningful engagement that makes a real difference and informs council service.
You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, deputising for the Head of Service as appropriate and will be required to use your own initiative to provide advice, guidance, and tools to enable citizen involvement at its highest level through to enabling the voice of the citizen to be heard.
The role is currently for 12 months, there is no confirmation that these will be extended and any internal candidates may be able to apply for secondments. However, it is a really exciting time to join the team if you want to make a difference to the future of Birmingham.
If you think this is the role for you, and that you have existing experience of engaging with citizens and you want to know more – please contact June Marshall, Head of Public Participation at june.marshall@birmingham.gov.uk.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Closing date 12 July 2024 at 23.59.
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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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