Business Partner

4 weeks ago

Shefford, United Kingdom Central Bedfordshire Council Full time

**Team**:Communications and Engagement Business Partner (Place)

**Job Family**:Providing - CBG 13
**Salary**:£46,660 - £50,584 per annum pro rata
**Hours**:Full-time, 37** **hours per week, includes one weekend in four weekend duty cover

**Location**:Hybrid -** **Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location on a monthly basis, and as needed to carry out your role.

**Contract Type**:Hybrid - Permanent

**Closing Date**:8th May 2023

**Interview Date**:W/C 15th May 2023

**About Us**

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focused on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organization. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

**About the role**

The Communications, Insight and Engagement team provide both internal and external communications support to the council. We promote and explain our services and we consult and engage on changes to services, many of which are sensitive and complex.

You will be a Business Partner supporting our Place and Communities teams and Corporate Services with all their communication needs. These services include highways, planning, waste and regeneration. You will be the key interface between these services and the Communications team, you’ll understand their priorities, negotiate and agree the work plan and provide strategic advice and support, particularly on high profile projects or issues.

You will be a self-motivated and talented communications manager; you will lead a small team producing high-quality content that engages customers and builds awareness and trust.

As well as being an experienced communications professional you will need excellent relationship management, interpersonal and line management skills. You will also be prepared to switch priorities when needed and get involved in the delivery when required.

You will be joining a dynamic team delivering the very best public service. Find your greatness in making a real difference to the council and its communities.

**What we can offer you**

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

- A hybrid working arrangement giving you the option to work from home and access any CBC office location. We recognize and value the importance of supporting our employees to balance their home and work life and to be able to work in the most efficient way.
- A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions
- A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively.
- The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year.
- Generous family friendly policies and practices
- A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences.
- Friendly and supportive staff networks
- Annual leave allowance 24 days + statutory holidays rising to 31 days with length of service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website.
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
- A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop.
- Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.

Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website: Climate change - tackling it and our strategyYou will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this **Recruitment Pack

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