Digital Inclusion Engagement and Partnership Officer

Job description

Starting salary: £43,004
Job Level: Level 4, Zone 1
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG with remote working arrangements available
Hours per week: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term/ Secondment for 1 year
Closing Date: Sunday 5th May 2024; 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion

Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About us

We want Camden to a better borough - a place where everyone has a chance to succeed, and nobody gets left behind. Together, with citizens and organisations who call Camden their home, we will create a place that works for everyone and where everybody has a voice. No one organisation can do this on their own - we're mobilising a We Make Camden network, so that together, we can make real social change a reality.

The role

As a Digital Inclusion Engagement and Partnership Officer you will lead, develop and manage our digital inclusion outreach network to raise community awareness, open collaboration opportunities and raise the profile of Digital Inclusion initiatives.

The role will involve building relationships with local community organisations, businesses and Camden's internal departments.

You'll also be responsible for the development of our timetable of outreach community bus activity and growing our digital champions volunteer network.

About you

You will be confident in navigating ambiguous situations and a confident facilitator of face to face / online events.

You will be a natural collaborator, confident and capable of learning and using new functionality within digital productivity tools.

An understanding of the barriers to digital inclusion that take place within the community.

Experience of working projects in a support role and proven track record of successful community engagement, preferably in digital inclusion.

You will strengthen our relationships and develop new ways to bring people together to tackle issues and deliver impact. You'll be an excellent communicator who is able to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

The post holder will be expected to work in our offices or on-site 2-3 days a week.

Working for Camden

We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our corporate services, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk.

At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or click on the below URL if you cannot open the link:

http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10449929/file/document?inline

To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.