At a Glance
- Tasks: Support neighbourhood initiatives and build relationships to improve community outcomes.
- Company: Join Wakefield Council and be part of a team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, hybrid working, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Dynamic individuals with strong relationship management skills are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team. Are you a dynamic, confident individual who can work at a fast pace, with a high level of concentration and exceptional relationship management skills?
The post-holder will work within the Communities Service to actively support delivery of our integrated neighbourhood working model, supporting Neighbourhood Coordinators within a defined geographical area. You will be part of a neighbourhood team that is outcome focused and brings about positive change to the lives of individuals and communities.
Working alongside residents, community groups, elected members and partners, delivering solutions to local issues, building on and promoting local assets. You will be working alongside the Neighbourhood Coordinators to support the development and delivery of ward/area plans, ensuring neighbourhood priorities are captured and targeted actions are developed and delivered.
You will support activities in wards bringing communities together as part of the council's commitment to thriving neighbourhoods in the Wakefield District Plan, e.g., support delivery of Partnership Love Where You Live initiatives and campaigns, community clean ups/litter picks, multi-agency days of action. This is an exciting opportunity to effect change and improve outcomes for residents, communities and businesses across the Wakefield district.
What can I expect?
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Access to high-quality training programmes to advance your career to the next level
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work-life balance as well as supportive leadership.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax-efficient way to increase our pension
- Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise programme, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.
Want to know more? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact:
Name: Michelle Dunne
Tel: 01924306645
E-mail: mdunne@wakefield.gov.uk
Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!
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