As Chair, you will have a deep connection to this community and will work alongside the MP and local authority officers to convene and recruit a Neighbourhood Board from a range of backgrounds and experiences, bringing together residents, local businesses, community leaders, and public agencies. You will work collaboratively, with support, to guide the Board in co-creating a Pride in Place Plan - a 10-year vision for change shaped by the voices of local people.,

Recruit and convene a Board, with majority representation from local residents.
Lead and chair the Neighbourhood Board, ensuring effective collaboration and governance.
Organise meaningful community engagement activities (forums, workshops, listening campaigns).
Champion inclusivity, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard in decision-making.
Work with the local MP and local authority to approve Board membership and plans.
Oversee the development of the Pride in Place Plan, setting out the community's long-term vision., Please submit a CV (no more than two sides of A4) and supporting statement (max 500 words) outlining your connection to the area, relevant experience, and vision for inclusive community leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to act as a champion for your community, ensuring that local decision-making is truly resident-led, inclusive, and representative., A respected leader with strong ties to the local area.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and resident-led decision-making.
Ability to build consensus across diverse groups and interests.
Experience in community organising, leadership, or governance (desirable but not essential)., If you are passionate about your community and ready to lead, we'd love to hear from you.

Here at Derby City Council, we're dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it's like to work for us., We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of your neighbourhood.
Work alongside residents, businesses, and local institutions to deliver lasting change.
Receive support and resources from the local MP and local authority.
Be recognised as a visible champion for your community., Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we'll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it's all about removing barriers to equality.

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