Consultation and Engagement Manager, Exeter
Client: Exeter City Council
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 832ba1eba703
Job Views: 3
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
About you:
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and talented individual to develop and implement Exeter City Council’s Consultation and Engagement Strategy. The role is newly created and represents our commitment to effective resident and community engagement.
We're looking for a brilliant, motivational individual with a strong track record in implementing consultation and engagement strategies, collaborating with elected members and partners, and innovating for the benefit of our communities.
You will have a relevant degree or significant experience in consultation and community engagement, as well as developing consultation and engagement activities, supporting corporate priorities.
About the role:
You will be expected to:
* Develop and implement the Council’s consultation and engagement strategy, utilising innovative approaches and providing leadership, advice, and support within the organisation.
* Project manage and/or lead on major consultation and engagement activities, working with Leadership and Elected Members across the Council, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets.
* Manage the Council’s main point of contact for the Community Grants programme, providing advice and working with the Communities Officer and Elected Members on the Grants Panel to deliver the programme effectively.
* Procure and performance manage outsourced consultation contracts and services.
* Advise internal stakeholders on effective approaches to consultation and engagement on various projects, from service changes to corporate priorities.
About the team:
Customer and Communities at Exeter City Council is an ambitious service, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and building public and partner engagement opportunities. Our focus on improving consultation and engagement will help develop services and policies that meet the needs of our residents and communities. If you share this commitment, we would love to hear from you.
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