Community Development Projects and Initiatives Officer

Birmingham City Council's Neighbourhoods Division is seeking to recruit a Community Development Projects & Initiatives Officer to join the Selly Oak Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS). The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps adults to lead happy, healthy and independent lives through community activity. Enabling citizens over 50 and adults with additional needs to access community-based support, improving their well-being and quality of life. As the Community Development Projects and Initiatives Officer you will assist the Community Support and Development Officer responsible for the Selly Oak NNS to provide a programme of capacity building for community assets and support them with the delivery of projects and activity that align with NNS aims. The role will entail grant management, including appraisals and applicant support, visits to ongoing projects to assist community assets with monitoring, guidance, evaluation and development. Identification and mapping of community assets across the constituency and identification of gaps in community provision.

You will need to have experience in community development and support, be an excellent communicator, with the ability to engage with a wide variety of people and stakeholders. Experience with Microsoft Office and confidence with spreadsheets and data-handling is essential. Please note a relevant qualification in community development is desirable however relevant experience will be considered. The role will require travel around the Selly Oak constituency, therefore a driver's license and access to own transport is essential. Shortlisted candidates will be asked at interview to present a short 5-10 minute presentation on "What is a Neighbourhood Network Scheme and what does community mean to you."

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.