Job Responsibilities:
- Review and develop the 5-year Strategic Partnership Plan for Client’s Armed Forces Covenant
- Work with commissioned partners to launch Armed Forces Directory on the Help and Kindness website
- Represent Client at the SW Working Group
- Develop the 2024 Client’s Armed Forces Conference
- Continue advocacy for the employer’s gold award
- Develop other projects that help us to meet the actions of the 5 year plan and improves life for the Armed forces community residing in Dorset
Requirements:
- A proven track record of working alongside or within the Armed Forces Community and an understanding of the unique challenges this community can face
- A proven track record in building and developing strong working relationships
- You will be an ambitious, results-focused individual, proficient at project management and working flexibly with a range of partners
- A proven track record of managing engagement activity within a public sector environment
- A proven track record of organising events such as conferences
- Experience of facilitating individuals and groups for community-based engagement activity
- High level ICT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft 365, and consultation and engagement software
- Someone who can provide ongoing involvement, support and strategic direction of the work carried out by the council and partners to deliver the 5 year plan
- the ability to positively position themselves as a body of influence in promoting the Armed Forces community across the council area and beyond, including senior leadership team
- An understanding of communication methods and tailoring these for difference audiences
- The ability to champion change to raise ambitions on the Community strategy agendas for residents, communities and the workforce
- Contribution to the delivery of responsive and equitable council services