An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Connected Communities Team to support and co-ordinate Community Benefits within the Local Authority.The role will ensure consistent consideration of social clauses within Blaenau Gwent contracts; maximising local supply chain opportunities and facilitating employment and skills opportunities.
The Community Benefits Officer will be required to support and co-ordinate Community Benefit activity throughout the local authority.
The successful candidate will be required to have knowledge of procurement processes and securing social clauses on contracts. They will work with internal departments, inclusive of procurement, to "champion" community
benefits. Working in partnership with public, private and third sector organisations the Community Benefits Officer will engage with businesses/contractors to identify opportunities and facilitate both supply chain and employment/training opportunities for local residents.
The ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, communicate effectively and possess a good knowledge of a range of ICT systems will be key within this role.
Job Duties
To develop and maintain effective local employment routes in Blaenau Gwent.
To be the primary interface between the company, external agencies, contractors and local businesses to; facilitate employment related opportunities signpost to relevant services and support partner agencies with business intelligence to develop training pathways to upskill local residents in line with future opportunities.
Engage with contractors to identify employment, training and work experience opportunities and source suitable individuals wherever possible and where necessary co-ordinate the recruitment process on behalf of the employer.
To represent the local authority at employment related partner meetings and events; share information, provide programme updates, promote internal and external opportunities.
To work with the team to deliver activities and events as appropriate; aligned to the employment and skills agenda.
To support and co-ordinate Community Benefit activity throughout the local authority; working with internal departments, inclusive of procurement, to "champion" community benefits; and to support and inform the inclusion of social clauses within Blaenau Gwent contracts.
To work with the team to develop appropriate systems to monitor and evaluate delivery;playing a lead role for coordinating and recording outcomes associated with specific contract clauses.
To explore and maximise supply chain opportunities; working closely with the Business and Innovation team to develop local business relationships and supply chain activity with contractors.
To engage positively with internal and external stakeholders to determine local needs that may be facilitated by community benefits; relating to council and partner contract opportunities.Essential Skills:
Must have a full, valid, UK driving licence
Good standard of education, 5 GCSCE' grade A-C, including English and maths
Knowledge of procurement processes and securing social clauses
Knowledge of using a range of ICT software
Experience of developing, using and maintaining Excel databases
Working directly with employers to maximise local employment and supply chain opportunities
Working in partnership with the public, private and third sector organisations to facilitate employment/training opportunities for local residents
Working with contractors to secure local community benefits
Regular monitoring and reporting of project delivery and outcomes including social clauses/community benefits achieved
Building and developing professional networks
Experience of working with community groups and third sector organisations
Organising multiple partner events, ideally within the regeneration or employment field
Providing individual client support to those seeking employment/trainingIf you feel you are right for the role and looking for full time hours on a temporary basis, apply today!
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone
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