Community Partnership Coordinator 12 months fixed term contract, 22 hours per week £24,441 to £26,591 pro rata Coleford An exciting time to join Forest of Dean District Council to take a district-wide coordinators role in Community Safety Partnership (CSP). To also provide comprehensive administrative support for the efficient and effective delivery of the Community Wellbeing service. Our district is already a special place. We are looking for candidates that will help us improve it, making it an even better place to live, learn, do business and enjoy. To do this successfully, we need to remember its rich cultural and economic heritage and to build on the area as an aspirational place with a reputation for nurturing amazing people. We want the Forest of Dean district to be a place where residents have a fantastic work-life balance and feel secure in their communities - creating a draw for industry to nestle amongst the wild spaces. A modern, connected Forest with deep roots. So join us to celebrate this wonderful area; its towns, its communities, and help them thrive, by delivering good quality well paid jobs, enhancing our education provision, improving housing options and the social mobility of our young people About the role We're looking for a proactive and organised individual to support the coordination of our Community Safety Partnership (CSP). You'll be at the heart of our mission to build safer, stronger, and more connected communities-working with partners, leading on meetings, supporting funding bids, and keeping key stakeholders informed and engaged. Some of your responsibilities will be: You will co-ordinate the CSP monthly meetings - including sub groups, arranging relevant presentations, update the action plan and calendar of events. To take minutes of the meetings and liaise with the Chair on matters to be included. Act as the first point of contact the CSP. Identify opportunities within community safety, liaising with communities and partners to enhance healthier, more hospitable, safer, stronger and thriving communities overall. Attend District-wide or County theme-related meetings (including Road Safety and Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Forum), as designated by the Team Manager; Keep records and produce regular written reports for the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner on the progress of the CSP actions and interventions. If you're passionate about community wellbeing and collaboration, this role is for you! You will need A level, NVQ3, or BTEC Relevant professional qualification (relevant experience can be considered as an alternative) GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) An excellent working knowledge of administrative processes and systems. Experience and confidence in engaging with communities and individuals Strong IT and administrative skills The ability to prioritise and organise a workload with a strong attention to detail Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work with a degree of independence Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection and GDPR Special conditions Ability to travel For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. What can we do for you? Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributorylocal government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Terms and conditions apply To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for the Forest of Dean District Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. ADZN1_UKTJ