Local Partnership Officers

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of West Midlands Pension •

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days

My Rewards Scheme - discounts and 800+

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting 20 Local Partnership Officers to strengthen neighbourhood governance and support councillors in their local leadership role. You will work directly with elected members, partners, residents and local organisations to identify priorities and coordinate neighbourhood activity.

This outward-facing role requires proactive, community-minded individuals who can engage diverse stakeholders, build networks, and deliver community-led improvements across Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Background in community engagement or public-facing roles.
• Ability to build trust, collaborate and problem-solve with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using digital tools to track, report, and manage progress.
• Experience supporting elected members or working within governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in English and Mathematics at an equivalent academic level.

Responsibilities

• Develop Ward Priority Lists with councillors, partners, and stakeholders, monitoring progress and delivering them.
• Support councillors in their role as local leaders and conveners to improve local places.
• Build and maintain strong local networks to support community-led action.
• Organise, facilitate, and attend ward meetings, book venues, prepare agendas, and note actions.
• Attend evening meetings or events when necessary.
• We are looking for people who are proactive and community-minded, capable of engaging a wide range of people.

Skills

Community engagement

Public-facing roles

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Project coordination

Digital tools usage

Education

English and Mathematics (equivalent level)

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting 20 Local Partnership Officers to strengthen neighbourhood governance, support councillors in their local leadership role, and help deliver community-led improvements across the city. This is a dynamic, outward-facing role. You will work directly with elected members, partners, residents, and local organisations to identify priorities, coordinate neighbourhood activity, and ensure that local issues are addressed collaboratively and effectively. If you want to help make great places for people across Birmingham, and enjoy working with a range of people both within communities and the Council, then this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact., You will play a key role in supporting neighbourhood governance and councillor-led activity, including:

• Developing Ward Priority Lists with councillors, partners, and stakeholders, monitoring progress of these local priorities and helping to deliver them.
• Supporting councillors in their role as local leaders and conveners to help make great local places to live and work.
• Building and maintaining strong local networks to support community-led action.
• Organising, facilitating, and attending ward meetings, including booking venues, preparing agendas, distributing materials, and noting actions.
• Attending evening meetings or events when necessary.
  We're looking for people who are proactive, community-minded, and confident working with a wide range of different people. You will bring:
• A background in community engagement, partnership working, or public-facing roles.
• An ability to build trust, collaborate, and problem-solve in fast-paced environments, and strong communication and facilitation skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience of using digital tools to track, report, and manage progress.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different places.
• Proficiency in English and Mathematics at an equivalent academic level.
• Experience supporting elected members or working within democratic/governance frameworks.
• Understanding of neighbourhood issues such asset-based community development and how to help make communities great places to live and work.
• Experience delivering place-based programmes, ward/area governance, or community development and support work.
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

This is a chance to be part of a team shaping the future of Birmingham's neighbourhoods.

You'll gain experience in local governance, partnership working, community development, and data-driven decision-making-skills that are highly valued across the public sector.

What We Offer In Return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme - access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

Sponsorship is not available for this post.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there is any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.