Armed Forces Engagement Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/07/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 27/08/2021 23:59
Employment Location:
Compass House, Blyth
Further Information
ARMED FORCES ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland, if you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.
Who is NCC?
World renowned as a visitor destination, Northumberland is also the ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. What better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than to sample it on an everyday basis?
Our Vision is: “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, and in which you can access the things you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”
The Role
Northumberland County Council has an exciting and innovative opportunity for an Armed Forces Engagement Officer.
The purpose of this role is to gather intelligence in relation to the existing process to enable a more planned, proactive and resettlement experience for veterans moving to a civilian home in Northumberland.
This post will complement the existing Armed Forces Outreach Service by identifying where improvements can be made within the existing discharge processes. This will involve networking and developing closer links with the discharge teams that sit across the armed forces, and is an integral element in order to promote early intervention, ultimately preventing homelessness across Northumberland County Council.
We are looking for someone who understands the current issues facing veterans therefore you will also have experience of either serving in the Armed Forces or working within that environment. You will be an exceptional communicator with experience of networking and partnership working.
The ability to analyse and interpret complex data is essential to this role alongside competent technical skills.
If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the qualities required to fulfil this role and if you are motivated and genuinely aspire to helping people then we would love to hear from you.
This post is fixed term for 12months and is funded through the North of Tyne Combined Authority, under the Supporting Homeless Veterans Determination (2018-19).
We are offering:
- A starting salary of £20,092 - £21,748 (Band 4)
- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Amanda Mason, Engagement and Sustainability Manager on 07855126121.
CLOSING DATE: Midnight on 27th August 2021
To view the Job Description and Personal Specification please see attached documents.
If you have difficulty completing an online application form, please download a manual form from the supporting documents and email your completed form to:
hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk before the closing date.
For further guidance on completing your application and information about our equality and diversity initiatives, please see attached notes.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘hr-empty@invalidemail.com’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.