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Programme Officer-MiFriendly Cities

Employer
Coventry City Council
Location
One Friargate
Salary
£26,317 - £32,029 per annum
Closing date
16 Apr 2020
Reference
COVCC000380

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

Job Details

Coventry has a proud record as an International City of Peace and Reconciliation and a City of Sanctuary. It is one of the most diverse cities in the UK with one in every seven people born outside of the UK. As a City of Peace and Reconciliation that offers a safe place for Asylum Seekers and has been one of the first to offer a place of safety and welcome to Syrian Refugees since 2014.

Coventry also has a thriving voluntary sector that supports newly arriving people. The team supports regional work around the dispersal of asylum seekers to the West Midlands, and liaise with local providers and partners. We are also part of and support the Coventry Migration Network which represents voluntary sector partners with an interest in refugees and newly arrived communities.

Are you passionate about migration and integration issues? Do you have experience of building relationships within a large partnership of cross-sector organisations?

Coventry City Council has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Project Management Team for the MiFriendly Cities project in this exciting and varied role to further strengthen our existing provision. The role calls for an enthusiastic individual who is adept at problem solving in a project-driven environment. Being both a creative and analytical thinker is crucial, as you will both lead on complex financial and administrative duties whilst actively supporting the delivery of project activities aimed at increasing community cohesion across Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

Experience of EU grant administration would be beneficial for this role, and applicants should demonstrate experience of working with stakeholders from across sectors, as well as experience of working across management structures to solve problems and drive results. In addition, the ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work on their own initiative, with the ability to meet deadlines.

Candidates with similar experience in other sectors with transferable skills will also be considered.

Funded by the EU’s Urban Innovative Actions initiative, MiFriendly Cities is testing new and innovative ways to support the integration of refugees and migrants in the West Midlands. Crucially, the projects holistic approach considers how the wider community plays a role, with activities designed to be driven forward at a grassroots level.

Coventry City Council is leading the delivery of the MiFriendly Cities project, which is made up of a consortium of 11 organisations from across the public, private and voluntary sector – including Birmingham and Wolverhampton councils.

This is a fixed term contract until 28th February 2021.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please call Sunairah Miraj on Tel: 024 7697 6939

Working Hours:  37.0 Hours per Week

Interview Date:  29/05/2019

Benefits

In return, we can offer you an excellent pension scheme, 'MyCar' scheme, flexible working, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at a number of city centre restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering the best possible services and improving the quality of life for Coventry people. In order to do this effectively we aim to have a workforce that represents the diverse communities we serve, embracing and utilising the broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives this brings.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

Key Requirements

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is covered by the Code of Practice on the English language fluency for public sector workers.

Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.

This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

When recruiting, we review candidates against our Behaviour Framework . To find out more information about the Behaviour Framework please click here.

Need help with your application?

If you would like support in completing your application, then help is available at the Job Shop. 

Coventry City Council’s Job Shop is a free service for all Coventry residents. Come in and see one of our dedicated advisers and receive 1 to 1 support.

We are open Monday-Friday 9.15-4.30pm (Thursday 10.30)

Address: 1 Bull Yard, Coventry, CV1 1LH

Phone: 024 7678 5740

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk  

Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop

Supporting documents
Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Company

About Coventry City Council

Coventry

At Coventry City Council we never want to hear the words – ‘but that’s the way we’ve always done it!” We are a Council that’s looking for new ways of working to tackle new – and old – challenges. We have had great success already and made great strides in changing the way we deliver services and in the way we work with colleagues. We have brought in a new flexible approach to working – giving staff the power, skills and tools to work from the best place at the best time to get the job done. We have a new Customer Service Centre, more online services for residents, a new Council office building, and a city that is changing to meet a new age of driverless cars and superfast broadband. There’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of Coventry.

The City

Coventry

Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we are looking for candidates with the right skills and personality to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead. We are UK City of Culture 2021; home to award-winning universities, top level sport and concerts and famous brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and Severn Trent. We are a part of the ‘Midlands-Engine’, the home of the UK motor industry and a proud multicultural city. Major developments are taking shape around the city, including a new-look shopping centre, a water park, new business quarter, restaurants and a modernised rail station. More and more firms and families are relocating to our city as they see what we have to offer. Coventry is a great place to live and work, and it’s getting even better!

The Council

Coventry

Our city is changing – and the Council is changing too. Headed by Chief Executive, Martin Reeves – who has assisted in bringing in the new WMCA - the Council is committed to improving the quality of life for residents – and its workforce. The Council is bringing in new, streamlined ways of working and making more use of technology to deliver services in new ways – helping residents to do more for themselves online and to do business with us when and how they want.

Coventry City Council is a modern council for a new age, embracing technology and flexible working to continue to rise to new challenges. It’s a council that’s not afraid to try something new!

Company info
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Telephone
02476 97 5500
Location
One Friargate, Coventry
Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 2GN
United Kingdom

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