Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

'OneCov SQUAD’ is pool of people that can be called upon to provide essential support in delivering the Council’s One Coventry Plan.

What is the job role?

Following the great success of our 2024 cohort and interest, we are now re opening this exciting development opportunity for colleagues to contribute to transformational change in the council.  This would be great to add to your CPD portfolio !

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for professional and personal development and the chance to work with a variety of partners and colleagues across a range of services.  
 
We need people who want to get involved in delivering organisational and transformational change at the Council to be part of a new OneCov SQUAD.  
 
The role will include working with different parts of the council and partners to re-design services to enable improved outcomes for our residents, particularly those who are most in need.   
 
This is not a paid opportunity, you will still be employed and paid within your current post, and you will need to seek approval from your line manager first. 
 
We accept all applications.  You will join the ‘OneCov SQUAD’ which is a pool of people who can be called upon to provide essential support in delivering the Council’s transformation ambitions. The opportunities will be varied and ongoing, so the amount of time and how quickly you would need to be released will depend on the roles and responsibilities you have been matched to.  
 
Applications are welcomed from anyone with a desire to support change. 
 
The application process is as follows:

• Express your interest by submitting your personal details via the apply button on this advert.
• You must complete the contract information and preference details, and the Equality Monitoring form both online.
• We will need to assess your level of experience and suitability. To capture this, we have created a number of application questions for you to respond to.  You can respond to these by either:
  • Completing the application questions on the online application form OR,
  • Submit a video or audio of your application responses. (Please use the guidance attached for support using video / audio and details of where to send it).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for colleagues who have, or want to expand their experience and skills in the following areas:

• Delivering at pace
• Stakeholder management
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical and research skills

Other Opportunities - If you would like to be involved but can’t be released from your current role, you can still play a part and help to champion the transformation work that is happening. Please email OneCoventry@coventry.gov.uk to let us know if you’re interested in this, including your job title and grade. 

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this opportunity, including any reasonable adjustments you may require, then please contact OneCoventry@coventry.gov.uk, alternatively, take a look at our FAQ's to find answers to your questions.
 

Coventry City Council is an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We view diversity as a strength to be harnessed and aim to create an inclusive workplace culture that respects, celebrates and values difference.
 

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies.

Coventry City Council