Assistant Ward Officer

Based within various Area Co-ordinators offices within the Bradford District Bradford Council's Neighbourhoods and Community Services Team is looking for the next generation of Locality leadership! Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the communities and neighbourhoods of the Bradford District. Are you looking for a demanding but progressive career working in localities in Bradford? Do you want to make a lasting impact in an exciting new role and improve residents' quality of life, with great individual development opportunities? Then, this is the perfect next step for you! We are really keen to hear from people who are from communities that are not well represented in the public sector - we are committed to having a diverse workforce that reflects and works with Bradford's diverse communities. If you have the skills to motivate people with different backgrounds and needs, if you can bring together residents, businesses, public sector organisations, voluntary organisations and work with local Councillors, to problem solve local issues, then we need you. You will be guided through the intricacies of neighbourhood and partnership working by a committed and enthusiastic team of Ward Officers, as part of a diverse workforce in Bradford Council working out of the Five Area Co-ordinators' Offices. Can you:

• Motivate people to take action in their local area
• Understand community engagement principles
• Assist in the leadership of projects that result in positive outcomes
• Assist in the leadership of effective multi-agency and partnership working that creates extra value in service delivery
• Assist in the co-ordination and facilitation of public engagement and consultations in communities
• Provide support and guidance to Elected Members in their community leadership role.
  
  Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and/or possess practical full-time experience working within a complex
multi-agency setting.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council