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Integrated Area Projects and Partnership Lead- ref RT40318

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Civic Centre, Walsall
Salary
G9 £31,914 - £36,740 per annum
Closing date
18 Dec 2018
Reference
WALS000003784

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Community, Project management
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details


Partnership Opportunity 

Integrated Area Projects and Partnership Lead- ref RT40318
G9 £31,914 - £36,740 per annum

Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2020 (with a possibility of extension)

We are looking for a person who is passionate about Walsall‘s diverse communities and equally as passionate about the benefits of integration. 

Having a proven track record of effective collaborative work across a range of stakeholders, from elected members, senior management to volunteers the person will lead by example in a coordinated way which motivates others to buy into the benefits of an integrated Walsall.  

You will have previous experience of coordinating partnership work and good understanding of inter-cultural dimensions that impact on cohesion and integration issues.   

You will have previous partnership working experience demonstrating innovative, flexible and focused activities where accountability lies at the forefront of delivery. 

The initial 18 month duration is a key part of the Governments Integration Strategy:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/696993/Integrated_Communities_Strategy.pdf

You will have an opportunity to coordinate projects which will have high levels of political and public scrutiny where failure is not an option. The ability to work under pressure with attention to detail is a pre requisite of the post.    

You will be a focused and methodical person who holds partners, residents and team members to account. Having experience of partnership governance you will have an understanding of the barriers to engagement with good understanding of cultural barriers.     

Our ideal candidate will have experience coordinating innovative projects across a range of stakeholders including the government, voluntary and faith sectors, statutory partners, residents and Council services. 

If this sounds like an opportunity which you would like to be part of a highly motivated team who are passionate about integration and challenging inequality then we would like to hear from you.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

For an informal discussion please contact Nigel Rowe, Community Cohesion Lead on 01922655407 or email nigel.rowe@walsall.gov.uk 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 16 December 2018

Shortlisting: please be aware that shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone either Monday 17th / Tuesday 18th December 2018


Interview Date will be Wednesday 19 December 2018 (candidates would be advised that they need to make themselves available for this date)

 

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Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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