At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful projects and engage with the community to create positive change.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing lives in Sandwell.
- Benefits: Enjoy great employee benefits, health focus, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with some evening and weekend work; dynamic and rewarding role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 4 education and 3 years' experience in a complex environment required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and communities in Sandwell?
Do you want to be part of a team leading the way to create strong, resilient and vibrant neighbourhoods?
Do you thrive on leading and shaping impactful projects and bringing people together to create lasting positive change?
If so, we want you to join us.
The Role
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and committed to making a real difference to the lives of our residents and strive to deliver outstanding customer service.
As an effective problem‑solver, you will work alongside a wide range of key partners, community groups and residents to find solutions for complex issues and make a positive impact on communities and people in Sandwell.
You will be responsible for the line management of the Neighbourhood Officers, supporting them to deliver a range of projects across Sandwell.
Our core focus is to be Member Led, Customer Focused and Officer Driven. This impacts all the work we do as a team, where we demonstrate our values and behaviours every day.
- Your responsibilities
- Provide a visible, hands‑on presence and act as a vital point of contact for local businesses, local residents and the wider community to support their involvement in community ownership and promote local priorities.
- Lead on delivering ward‑based action plans and engagement, proactively supporting ward councillors in fulfilling their community leadership roles and allocating local funding.
- Be prepared to work outside in all weathers; this role may involve some evening and weekend work to meet community needs.
- Play a crucial part in problem‑solving for residents, shaping projects and improving the lives and local area for people in Sandwell.
About you
- Educated to Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a complex environment.
- Have experience establishing and managing collaborative working and partnership models.
- Have experience of project work, ensuring its completion.
- Have experience of line management responsibilities.
- Be customer‑focused, working effectively with others to deliver a responsive, efficient, agile, high‑quality service to residents.
- Able to lead by example and set high standards.
- Passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for the people of Sandwell.
- Resilient and able to use your communication skills to influence others.
- Experienced in influencing, negotiating and problem‑solving with partners to deliver outcomes for communities.
- Our Offer to You
- Access to our award‑winning employee benefits scheme.
- A strong focus on health and wellbeing.
- A variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
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Ward Co-Ordinator in Oldbury employer: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Join us in Sandwell, where we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on our communities. As a Ward Co-Ordinator, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises health and wellbeing, alongside access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme. With ample opportunities for professional growth and development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping vibrant neighbourhoods and enhancing the lives of residents.
Contact Details:
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
