Communications and Engagement Officer
Salary: OS11 (A) £35,745
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: flexible locations within Cumberland with agile/remote working
Contract: Fixed term, until January 2029
Why work for Cumberland Council?
Cumberland Council is an ambitious new authority that is shaping public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create and sustain the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents are getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they are continuously the focus of our efforts.
This is an exciting time for Cumberland Council, who in their first Council Plan committed to putting health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. On top of this the Council has been awarded £4.8million to establish a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), making Cumberland a centre for research excellence.
About this opportunity
Cumberland Council are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and engaging individual, to lead and deliver on Public Involvement and Community Engagement (PICE) in research, on behalf of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration, working closely with our academic partners (University of Cumbria and University of Central Lancashire). You will be providing expert advice and challenges to shape the good quality engagement and involvement in research, on which the Collaboration’s success relies and to contribute to the research evidence base to inform practice.
This role will also lead and oversee the Cumberland HDRC website, blog, and social media channels.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
Contact Rebecca Clarke, Interim Project Manager for Cumberland HDRC, for an informal discussion or for further details, Rebecca.Clarke@Cumbria.gov.uk
What can we offer you!
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 8 May 2024
Interview date: 24 May 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
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