At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion resident voices and drive community engagement in Slough's Pride in Place Programme.
- Company: Slough Borough Council, dedicated to making a difference in local communities.
- Benefits: 26-33 days annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values innovation and supports your career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a £20m project that empowers residents and transforms neighbourhoods.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 41873 - 47238 £ per year.
- Directorate: Public Health, Public Protection, Engagement & Communities
- Pay Level: 7, £41,873 - £47,238 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
- DBS requirement: Basic
- What You’ll Be Doing
Are you passionate about championing the voice of residents? Do you want to be part of a major project enabling change in two areas of Slough?
The Pride in Place Programme is a £20m investment (over ten years) in Slough neighbourhoods Britwell and Langley Foxborough respectively, led by local residents and partners and overseen by Neighbourhood Boards.
As the accountable body for the funding programme, Slough Borough Council requires an experienced engagement officer to work with the Pride in Place Project Manager and Neighbourhood Boards to produce the Engagement Plan and support delivery, ensuring effective community engagement and best practice for consultation and engagement activity.
- Produce the Engagement Plan in collaboration with the Pride in Place Project Manager and Neighbourhood Boards.
- Support delivery of the Engagement Plan, ensuring effective community engagement and best practice for consultation and engagement activity.
- Build relationships with residents, partners and key stakeholders, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Make independent decisions and manage sensitive situations with reputational risk for the council.
- Work with external partners to achieve results within tight deadlines, and provide consultation and engagement advice.
This is a vital role for the delivery of efficient and effective resident engagement and consultations connected to Pride in Place Britwell and Foxborough, to build capacity for residents to participate in the programme.
The officer works closely with the Pride in Place Programme Manager, the Strategic Partnerships Manager and the wider Resident Engagement and Communication team as well as colleagues across the council.
Our Council
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment.
Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues.
We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard.
You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
- Accessibility and Support
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer.
If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our
Recruitment
Team: Recruitment@slough. gov. uk.
Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.
Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.
Right to Work and Checks
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
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