Voluntary Sector & Community Partnerships Lead

This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Voluntary Sector and Community Partnerships Lead to join our fantastic Community Partnerships and Prevention Service.

Surrey's Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector is large and diverse, and the Voluntary Sector & Community Partnerships Lead is pivotal for Surrey County Council delivering vital work with our partners across Surrey.

This role will be hybrid but requires regular travelling across Surrey to meet with partners. The team is based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Annual leave allowance (for bank) or remove for term time
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Service

The Community Partnerships and Prevention Service at Surrey County Council is dedicated to building strong, resilient communities where every individual can thrive. We work collaboratively with voluntary organisations, community groups, and other stakeholders to address social challenges, promote well-being, and enhance the quality of life for residents across Surrey.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team as the Voluntary Sector & Community Partnership Lead. This role is instrumental in fostering partnerships, facilitating collaboration, and driving initiatives that empower communities and promote social inclusion.

The role has several exciting and varied dimensions:

• Implementing the council's approach to supporting voluntary, community and faith sector
• Supporting the grant funded relationships with our key Voluntary Sector Infrastructure organisations.
• Managing complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Developing evidenced-led policies and strategies that provide value for money and improve outcomes for residents.
• Collaborating with within the Community Partnership & Prevention Service on other critical pieces of work, such as the 'Team around the Community' Model and supporting the utilisation of Social Value.
• Line managing the Surrey Immigration Manager.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26/05/2024 with interviews planned for 03/06/2024.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.