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Reference: CCC00449Description: The RoleWe are looking for someone to help us contribute towards maintaining a vibrant and stable voluntary and community sector in Cambridge. You would be working as part of a small Community Investment team, which supports groups through the allocation and management of grant funding and other forms of financial and in-kind support.The Council is committed to building an inclusive City, tackling poverty and inequality, where success and wealth is shared locally and fairly. The Community Investment team plays a key role in this ambition through its grants and social investment programmes. We are keen to build on what we have already achieved and are planning changes to the way that we invest in our communities. We want to bring more stability to the voluntary and community sector to enable groups to focus their efforts on delivering their services and activities: you can help us achieve those aims.About YouYou should have experience working in or with the voluntary and community sector and understanding of the organisational structures, needs and issues of the voluntary sector in general and small, volunteer led groups in particular.You would be responsible for undertaking the grant application administration, assessment and monitoring processes in accordance with Council policies and procedures and deadlines. You will need to be confident at using a digital platform to manage this work and would need to use your organisational skills to manage the workload.You would assist with gathering supporting information from grant applicants to inform decision making and may need to feedback concerns and decisions. You would therefore need to have excellent literacy and communications skills, with the ability to work with tact and empathy.You would also provide advice and support directly to voluntary and community organisations seeking investment from the Council. You may occasionally need to visit groups or attend their Board meetings to gain an understanding of their practice and financial position.You would assist in the management of the Councils duties under the Community Rights as set out in the Localism Act 2011. This involves administering a process which is aimed at protecting buildings and land that the community feel have a valuable role within the community. It also includes managing any challenges that could come in from an organisation to run an existing council service.The Council is also developing its approach to ensuring our suppliers are giving social value back to the City. You would assist with the process of directing some of that resource to the community groups that need it, through our social value platform.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UKs leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: This is a part-time role, for 29 hours per week.If you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch. Working Pattern: Monday Friday with occasional evening and weekend working (Hours and pattern to be agreed with successful applicant)Contract: Fixed Term - 18-monthsSalary: 31,586- 35,235 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.Location: This is flexible working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact julie.cornwell@cambridge.gov.ukApplication Process: To be considered for this role, please visit ClickApply Online and submit an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the Useful Links (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on CCC Job Opportunities. For City Council employees who apply for the role on a secondment basis, please note that you should refer to the Secondment Policy. Please note that agreement will need to be obtained from your line manager before the secondment can be confirmed.Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Region: Location: Salary: GBP31,586- GBP35,235 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.Package: Contractual hours: 29Basis: Part time