Business and Community Engagement Officer.2341
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
02/10/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/10/2019 23:59
Salary:
£32,029 - £35,934
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
Northumberland County Council is seeking a business and community engagement officer to join its established iNorthumberland programme team. The Council's iNorthumberland programme seeks to provide improved broadband services to homes and businesses across Northumberland. Together with funding from Central Government over £20 million has so far been invested in the roll out of superfast broadband (defined as 30 Mbps or above) across Northumberland, meaning that over 93% of homes and businesses now have access to this service.
The role of this post is to promote the services to businesses and residents who are already able to access them in order to increase the level of take up within the county. The role will also involve working with communities in those areas that are not already served in order to develop community broadband projects and advise on suppliers and funding sources (including Northumberland County Council's funding).
This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a programme that will make a long term impact on communities and businesses throughout Northumberland.
We are offering:
- A starting salary of £32,029 rising to £35,934
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
More information can be found in the attached job description and person specification
Closing dates for applications is midnight on 15th October 2019.
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; if Trans applicants have any concerns regarding the process please contact Rebecca Harding (Trans HR Support Officer) on 07770975678 or rebecca.harding@northumberland.gov.uk.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service.
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 email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.