Job Description
If you’re searching for a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity, look no further. Spencer Clarke Group are working alongside a Greater London Authority to appoint a talented Corporate Director for Community Engagement & Wellbeing on a Contract basis.
As a Corporate Director for Community Engagement & Wellbeing you’ll play a vital role in fostering a new stronger relationship with the community including the voluntary and community sector, building capacity and promoting new ways of working.
The ideal candidate will be forward thinking, driven and determined to make a difference!
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
About the role:
Based in Greater London (Hybrid), you will be tasked with the following:
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.- Oversee design and provision of Council grants programmes to the voluntary and community sector
- Set the strategic direction for the Council, leading the development of a clear, long term strategy for creating a more equal future, setting out clear actions and timescales for delivery
- Take strategic leadership for the Council’s work to challenge inequality, racism and injustice.
- Lead the design and delivery of the Challenging Inequality Programme
- Lead the development of a clear communications strategy and impactful campaigns that respond to and resonate with our diverse communities
- Lead the transformation and change agenda across the Council
- Lead the delivery of the Council’s Core customer contact service
- Ensure effective use of key community assets including community centres, libraries and the development of three new Hubs as a key point of contact for residents who need help.
- Ensure the design, implementation & development of an effective early intervention and prevention offer for vulnerable adults in the borough through the development of a new Wellbeing Alliance, bringing together council delivery alongside commissioned services to create a more coherent offer to residents
About you:
You will have the following skillsets or experiences:
- A record of effective strategic leadership and delivery at a senior level including working with members and partners to establish and deliver against a clear and shared strategic direction.
- Experience of leading transformational change across multiple organisations in a challenging policy and operational environment and supporting the cultural transformation, which is integral to change.
- Extensive experience of working with politicians with a good understanding of the political perspective and the ability to secure the confidence of members
- Strong commitment to social justice with experience of challenging inequality for marginalised groups and improving outcomes through delivery of effective programmes and services.
About the company
You'll be working for A Greater London Local Authority
What’s on offer
- Salary: £800+ per day (Inside IR35)
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience.
*please submit your CV with the rate you require
- Overtime: no options available
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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