Programme Lead – Community Wealth Fund
Starting salary: £55,832
Job level: Level 5 Zone 2
Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: 18 month fixed term / secondment
Closing date: Thursday 21st September 2023 at 23:59
Interviews to be held: 28th/ 29th September
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
In keeping with Camden’s commitment to Conscious Inclusion, we are taking positive action to improve diversity at our senior levels. One of the measures we have committed to is making sure we don’t have any All-White shortlists for roles at Level 5 and above.
The recruitment to this role will form part of that pilot, to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in senior roles within the council. Please see here for further information OR contact the resourcing team at resourcing@camden.gov.uk
About us
In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
The role
Join the transformative journey of the Community Wealth Fund, a mission-driven social impact investment fund. With an initial capitalization of up to £30m, we're set to drive economic opportunities for young people and create diversity in positions of power. As the Programme Lead, you'll be pivotal in turning our vision into reality. Guiding the creation of an Community Wealth Fund team, commissioned services to support the Fund’s activities and overall programme management and Fund design, you'll help shape the Fund's setup phase for successful operation in approximately 18 months. Your role extends to overseeing citizen co-design, ensuring active citizen participation and effective governance. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you'll steer the strategic approach, align with Camden's vision, and provide essential guidance to Council leadership. Be part of this ambitious venture that empowers communities, shapes markets, and puts citizen involvement at the heart of economic change.
About you
We are looking for someone with 5 years of management experience in programme design and delivery, and a track record of on-time, budget-sensitive complex program delivery. Expertise in local authority governance, citizen engagement, public-private partnerships, and successful service procurement is essential.
Your ability to strategise, mentor, and manage budgets, combined with excellent communication and political acumen, will drive community-focused outcomes. If you're a proactive leader with a knack for navigating diverse stakeholders and delivering high-quality results, join us in transforming lives through the Community Wealth Fund.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE
To find out more about the Community Wealth Fund, please click HERE
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.