Digital Transformation and Engagement Officer

Job Title: Digital Transformation and Engagement Officer

Rate of Pay: £17.06 per hour (Inside IR35)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hybrid/Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE

Start Date: ASAP

Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

We are looking for people with the drive and ambition to make Sandwell's Vision 2030 a reality.

It's an exciting time for Democratic Services in Sandwell, with an ambitious change plan underway. We are looking for a team member to join us for a 12 month period in a fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in transforming our digital democratic processes and strengthening the ways in which we engage residents in local democracy.

We're looking for an experienced ICT professional who is able to transpose working practices into efficient digital workflows. The Council currently operates with Xpress elections management, Modern.gov committee management and Civico webcasting systems alongside our Member portal which operates using Granicus technology. Whilst working knowledge of these would be beneficial, it is not essential, as comprehensive training would be provided to the right candidate.

Working collaboratively with Members and Officers, your personal contribution will have a positive and lasting impact both within the council and to the residents of Sandwell.

You must be a team player willing to provide a comprehensive support service, dealing with high volumes of work and used to working under pressure to tight deadlines.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Elaine Newsome Service Manager, Democracy elaine_newsome@sandwell.gov.uk

The council is currently operating a combination of working from home with attendance at offices in line with business need. All Committee meetings are taking place at Sandwell Council for which attendance may be required.

Please note due to the nature of this role you must be prepared to work outside of regular office hours.

No DBS is required for this role.

Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be...

Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Delivery Notes

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No