Details
Reference:
SCC/TP/287946/2471 Positions:
2 Category:
Community Development Contract type:
Permanent Working hours:
36 hours per week Posted on:
22 January 2025 Closing date:
6 February 2025 Location:
Woking, Surrey Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. The starting salary for this position is
£45,680 per annum
based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring two
Partnership Development and Engagement Officers
to join our fantastic Partnership Development Team. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between
working from home
and collaborating together in the office. About the Role Our team supports the Multi-Agency Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP). The SSCP partners including health, local authority and police, have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their families. The team supports all agencies involved in this work, including the SSCP Executive and its sub-groups. Partnership Development and Engagement Officers support the Partnership Development Manager to develop and strengthen multi-agency safeguarding children partnership arrangements across the county. The role works closely with senior and operational managers, staff in the directorate and partner agencies. This is a highly varied role, and on a day-to-day basis you can expect to be involved in: Case reviews Learning activities Developing and driving forward strategic plans by supporting sub-groups and their chairs Ensuring the objectives of the partnership are met and that work is evaluated and audited Working closely with all agencies, using your initiative to problem solve Leading on projects and producing reports for the SSCP Executive Building and managing relationships with our partners, which will include challenging conversations in order to gain consensus Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: IT literacy with a good knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications Relevant professional qualification or significant experience in partnership/governance work involving a wide range of stakeholders Ability to lead and deliver multi-agency projects to deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing Ability to negotiate, influence, build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. For an informal discussion please contact Alison Cutler, Partnership Development Manager. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants 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 We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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