Job Introduction
Great Linford Parish Council is a great place to work. We encourage an inclusive supportive working environment, coupled with great colleagues, continuous training, and the stability of working for a Parish Council. Add to this a fun working culture, which completes the mix. We have an excellent on-boarding programme that will introduce to all facets and ensure you feel comfortable in your role.
GLPC is a community focused local authority; running events, community cafes, supporting local charities, helping and signposting residents, looking after community assets and much more. We are the first point of call for residents, and will do everything we can to support and help.
1. PURPOSE OF JOB
Specific accountabilities of this role will reflect the needs of the Conniburrow Community and agreed objectives of GLPC (Great Linford Parish Council). As such the roles primary aim will be to support the effective delivery and functions of the Conniburrow Community Programme. This will be achieved through research and collaborating directly with communities and partners.
This is a fixed-term contract/role until December 2025.
If you have any question about the role:
Telephone 01908 606613
Email glpc@great-linford.gov.uk
Closing date : Sunday 21st January 2024
Interviews: Early February
Apply on Indeed or by sending your CV to glpc@great-linford.gov.uk with the role as the subject heading.
Main Responsibility
2. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Programme
- Develop a programme of events and activities that deliver against the agreed aims, objectives and protocols required of the programme.
- Manage the community related projects to ensure they are delivered on time and achieve their objectives. Manage events ensuring all event management documentation such as the event plan, communication plan, health and safety and risk assessment are compiled, recorded, and communicated to all involved.
- Function as an operations supervisor/ event coordinator at events and activities to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and operational governance.
- Conduct post-event reviews to ensure objectives are met, lessons are learnt and feedback from all participants is collated and acted on to provide continuous improvement.
- Ensure that the Community Liaison Officer is provided with details of the planned Conniburrow Community programme.
- Write and deliver detailed reports and costings on community programme activity to the Conniburrow Working Group, Council, Cllrs and interested parties or partners to facilitate understanding of the success, effectiveness, and achievements of the programme.
Partnerships
- Engage with third party organisations to promote and facilitate Parish Council activities including service delivery organisations, local and national community groups, businesses, schools, and residents.
- From research and third-party data consult with target partners to help develop solutions and actions to resident issues, communicating with the Community Liaison Officer.
- Use a variety of engagement techniques, research, or processes to collate community needs, wants, and issues
Other
- Manage the volunteers who attend the community programme events and activities
- Provide support at other activities, events, services, and projects as directed by the Community Liaison Officer or Parish Manager
3. RELATIONSHIPS
- Report to the Community Liaison Officer
- Have appraisal and performance reviewed by the Community Liaison Officer
- Work closely with the Environment Team to ensure that Community Programme activities can be delivered within the resource available.
- Be an active member of the Conniburrow Working Group.
- Consult closely with the Communications Officer to ensure all communications are planned and produced on time.
- Work closely with the Business Support team who will provide administrative support for many aspects of this role.
- Work with other office staff, Cllrs, third party organisations, volunteers, and community members.
4. WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
Weekly working hours will vary depending on the activities and programme requirements, but a typical working week will have core office hours Monday to Friday 9:00 to 16:00 and will vary between 22 to 30 hours. A flexible approach will be required to allow for attendance at Council meetings, training events, physical management of GLPC events, attendance at partner events and activities which may be outside of these core times and days.
A flexible monthly work pattern will be agreed in advance with the Community Liaison Officer.
The core work location is the Office, but mobile working may be required at other GLPC locations, Community locations or Partner locations.
5. OTHER
Undertake any other works as may, from time to time be agreed with the Community Liaison Officer.
6. TRAINING
Appropriate training will be provided, and it is expected that continuous personal development is conducted to help with the development of the job holder and the role.
If you have any question about the role:
Telephone 01908 606613
Email glpc@great-linford.gov.uk
Closing date : Sunday 21st January 2024
Interviews: Early February
Apply on Indeed or by sending your CV to glpc@great-linford.gov.uk with the role as the subject heading.
The Ideal Candidate
Personal Effectiveness
- Creative and strategic thinking.
- Experience in administration including Microsoft Office skills.
- Problem solving – ability to think creatively to deliver solutions.
- Well organised, methodical, and confident of using own initiative whilst working alone and unsupervised.
- High level of personal drive and a commitment to the Parish Council’s agenda.
- Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal office hours and occasional weekends.
- Outstanding organisational skills in terms of planning, managing information, controlling timelines and meeting deadlines.
- Effective communication and people skills, and proven experience of building strong working relationships.
- Ability to target a wide and varied audience.
Qualifications
- Significant level of job-related experiences.
- Educated to relevant degree level NVQ 3 / 4 or equivalent level qualification is desirable.
- Driver’s licence is desirable.
If you have any question about the role:
Telephone 01908 606613
Email glpc@great-linford.gov.uk
Closing date : Sunday 21st January 2024
Interviews: Early February
Apply on Indeed or by sending your CV to glpc@great-linford.gov.uk with the role as the subject heading.
Package Description
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
