Research, Engagement and Consultation Officer - Oldham, United Kingdom - Oldham Council

Oldham Council
Oldham Council
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Oldham, United Kingdom

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Tom O´Connor

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Description
Corporate Services

Communications and Research


Ref:
G6/OL-80028


Contract:
Permanent


Salary:
£30,151 - £33,820 per annum (Grade 6)


Hours: 36.66 per week


Based:
Hybrid working - combination of working from home and also Oldham Council offices within Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham, OL1 1HD


Closing Date:
Tuesday 27th June 2023


Shortlisting & Interview Dates:
TBC.

Job Description & Person


Role Overview:

It's an exciting time to join Oldham Council.

We're going through a time of great change; with significant transformation programmes underway; our town centre regeneration taking shape; and a raft of new developments in the pipeline - and we want you to join us on that journey.


Reporting to the Research Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering community engagement activities, building strong relationships with residents, community groups and other key partners, ensuring that evidence and insight is shared across the organisation and supports policy-making.


We are looking for a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of delivering a range of community engagement activities, including workshops, focus groups and events with a particular knowledge of engaging with vulnerable groups and seldom heard communities.


You should be research-driven with the ability to capture, analyse and interpret complex information and be able present multiple messages to a wide range of audience types, representing stakeholder insight across the organisation.


This is a high profile, fast paced role which will involve close working with senior decision-makers, Elected Members and strategic partners.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Conduct research and analysis on various topics related to our organization's mission and objectives.
  • Plan, organize and facilitate engagement activities such as workshops, focus groups, meetings, and conferences to promote our organization's work and engage stakeholders paying close attention to engaging with vulnerable and seldom heard voices.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community organisations, academic institutions, government agencies, and other relevant groups.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on research findings, engagement outcomes, and other relevant information to inform organizational decisionmaking.
  • Assist with the development of strategic plans and initiatives
  • Stay uptodate on emerging trends and best practices in research and engagement activities and incorporate them into our work.
  • Participate in meetings, committees, and other relevant activities as needed.

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, public policy, communication, or related field).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in research and engagement activities
  • Strong research and analysis skills, with experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.


Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


About Us:


Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough.

Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans.

We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.


The Council has a clear set of Values and Behaviours, our Values outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses.

Internally we have translated these values into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels.

You can view the Values and Behaviours on our Greater. Jobs pages Working for Oldham

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