Overview
Reference: CCC00391
Description: Cambridge City Council is committed to our vision of “One Cambridge, Fair for All”. To deliver this vision, we’re building a new team, to amplify the voices of residents most in need to improve our services and local offers. We’re looking for someone who shares our vision to join our new Equity and Community Power team.
The Role:
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about tackling inequality and building community power.
In joining us you will support the development of cross-cutting policies, projects and processes that improve the Council’s approach to equity, community cohesion and that will deliver on our equality and diversity objectives.
You’ll develop projects informed by residents’ lived experience and other sources of data on needs and priorities of equality groups, such as that held by Council services, to build an evidence base of community needs and deliver projects to reduce disadvantage.
You’ll work with teams across the council, alongside key external stakeholders to develop the council’s approach to Community Power. As part of this, you will help to enable greater collaboration between communities and public organisations in the design, commissioning and delivery of local services.
You will work with and support local communities to identify their strengths, needs and aspirations. You will enable, fund and support the voluntary sector and other partners to develop, co-design and coordinate projects, campaigns or initiatives that help to address key inequalities in Cambridge, tracking outputs, outcomes and impacts of funded projects.
About you
You have a passion for addressing inequality and a drive to develop solutions that improve outcomes for marginalised people.
You will be experienced in working with marginalised and under-represented communities and have an understanding of the voluntary and community sector. You will also be experienced at managing projects, partnership working, and using data to develop evidence-based decision making.
You will have an understanding of equalities and diversity legislation. You’ll understand the concepts of equity and community power and have ideas about how we can implement these in a local context.
As a strong communicator, you will have the ability to communicate technical information in a simple way.
You’ll be engaging and collaborative, involving local people in developing solutions.
Additional Information
A basic DBS check will be required
The post holder will need to travel around the city as part of their role
The post holder will be required to work during the evening and at weekends upon occasion
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are disabled, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from LGBTQ+ people.
What we can offer:
Family friendly policies
Agile and Flexible working
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
Flexible Bank Holidays
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme
Health and well-being programme
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role
Subsidy for public transport
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (working weekends upon occasion)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,124 – £40,476 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – you will be able to work at one of our offices in Cambridge and from home. You will need to come into the office or work within the community of Cambridge for events, meetings, and for engagement with community members and partners.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Helen Crowther email helen.crowther@cambridge.gov.uk
Recruitment Timetable:
If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 15 May 2025
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please scroll below and click Apply Now
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
**Cambridge City Council is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**
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Salary: *GBP*36,124 – *GBP*40,476 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
