Armed Forces Officer

Job Title –  Armed Forces Officer

Location – Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH

Salary range – Band 7, £34,834 - £37,336 pro rata (£13,933 - £14,934     per annum)

Working Pattern –  Part Time

Working hours – 14.5 hours per week

Contract type – Permanent

Application deadline – 12^th May 2024

Interview date –  20^th May 2024

Interview type – In person

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About the Role

Trafford Council is proud to have maintained the Employee Recognition Scheme Gold Award for the last 5 years for its work in supporting the Armed Forces Community. An exciting part time opportunity has arisen in this area of work, under the initial mentorship of a very experienced Armed Forces Officer. You would be working with the Armed Forces community, have excellent communication skills, project management experience, and an understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant. You will be planning and leading on Armed Forces projects and events throughout the calendar year, including Remembrance Day, you will represent Trafford Council with internal and external organisations, including the Ministry of Defence, reservist units and the Armed Forces Community, working in partnership with other Armed Forces Lead officers across Greater Manchester.

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About you

Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours, and you will be passionate about the role in supporting the Armed Forces Community. You will possess knowledge of military life and Armed Forces legislation which will underpin and inform your practice. You will have experience of project management and the ability to work with a wide range of people, groups and communities, including senior leaders. You should possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Be willing to work outside normal office hours, including occasional weekend work. Being organized and self-motivated are key qualities as is an enthusiasm for learning.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.

Our vision: Trafford – where all our residents, businesses and communities prosper

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Trafford really is a great place to work. We’re keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our Council, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

Additional Information

You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.

CONTACT DETAILS

For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please telephone or email Sue Wright (Armed Forces Lead) – 07980 965 635 Sue.Wright@trafford.gov.uk or Anne Hollis (Senior Workforce Development Practitioner) - Anne.Hollis@trafford.gov.uk

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About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Reasons to Join our Family | greater jobs

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

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