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Resident Engagement Officer

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Sandwell Direct 2 Industrial Estate, Roway Ln, Oldbury B69 3ES
Salary
Band E SCP 18-25 (£25,419-£30,095 Per Annum) (£13.18-£15.60 Per Hour)
Closing date
1 Jun 2022
Reference
SAND000006214

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Asset management
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

There is one Fixed Term role for 12 Months and one permanent role available.

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in the Asset Management and Maintenance team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to ensure tenants and residents are effectively involved in shaping the councils approach to fire safety across its portfolio of high and low-rise housing stock.

You should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of fire safety in residential properties, particularly in relation to High Risk Residential Buildings as well as an understanding of the key issues related to building safety and the impact this has on lives of residents.

You will support residents living in properties undergoing major refurbishment so should have knowledge and understanding of issues related to resident’s experience through the design and delivery of major refurbishment programmes.

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are essential as experience of working in a multi-cultural area with a strong commitment to equal opportunities.

For more information please contact Phil Deery on 0121 569 5087.

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

Hours

37 hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs

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Personnel Specification
Information for Applicants
Job Description

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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