The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Community Partnerships team. The team provides a link between the Council and all elements of the local community and voluntary, charity, faith, and social enterprise sectors. You will be engaging with the public at all levels and working with a range of community groups to support them to sustainably provide activities and services that meet the needs of local people. Key responsibilities include coordinating community network events, advising on and processing grant applications, coordinating and reporting to the Community Forums.
The Experience you will bring
You will have experience in community engagement or working with voluntary, charity, faith, or social enterprise sectors.
You’ll possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse community groups.
You’ll have good organisational skills to coordinate events and manage multiple tasks.
You will need some experience of grant application processes and reporting.
You’ll have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You will need proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Please note: The successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Claire Morgan – Community Partnerships Team Leader on 01462 474226
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.