Consultation and Engagement Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

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Consultation and Engagement Officer - PSC/C30nb

£37,984 pa | Grade 7 |

Leeds/Hybrid

Permanent |

37 hours per week | Applications for part time / job share will be considered |

Closing date: 19 November 2023
Do you want to work for an organisation that
values you
as an individual? An organisation that will
support your professional development?

What about an organisation that has
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does?

How about an organisation that does
all these things and more?

Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority

We currently have a vacancy for a Consultation and Engagement Officer to join our Communities, Consultation and Engagement Team.

We are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic and confident person to join the Combined Authority's dedicated Communities, Consultation and Engagement team.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience of stakeholder engagement and strong project management skills.

This is a truly diverse role, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in an extensive range of exciting projects covering all aspects of the work of the Combined Authority.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority.

We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region.

In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire.

This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up post in May 2021.

The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.

To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories.

The Role
Reporting into the Consultation and Engagement Manager, the key responsibilities are but not limited to:

You will plan, manage, deliver and evaluate consultation and engagement projects, enabling an extensive range of audiences to shape and influence Combined Authority schemes.
You will use research techniques to collect, analyse and present consultation and engagement findings to advise senior managers, elected members and programme board members.
You will manage relationships with a wide network of stakeholders, including senior managers and elected members within the Combined Authority and partner councils, suppliers, community groups and other networks.
The Communities, Consultation and Engagement team is based within the Marketing, Campaigns and Engagement service. Experience of communications strategies and tactics would be beneficial.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. You will use innovative methods to maximise the reach of projects, make activity as inclusive as possible and encourage participation among seldomheard groups.

About you
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

You will be an ambitious, results-focused individual, proficient at project management and working flexibly with a range of partners.
Experience of working successfully in a partnership environment with many stakeholders.
Ability and confidence to advise senior figures both within and outside an organisation.
Knowledge and experience of some of the key technical aspects of the role (e.g., stakeholder mapping, social research, data collection, engagement with seldom heard groups, analysis and report writing).
A keen understanding of communication methods and tailoring these for difference audiences.

Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service)
plus bank holidays
Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 15)
Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station.

We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme.

Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.

To apply
Consultation and Engagement Officer - PSC/C30nb - West Yorkshire Combined Authority (westyorks-)

Further Information
The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backg