Job Introduction
Salary: £50.00 per hour
Hours: Average 2 hours per meeting - 10 times a year
Location: Portsmouth
Contract type: Casual
Portsmouth Homes is committed to encouraging residents to work with us to improve services. Part of this is to consult and involve them in key decisions. The Residents Consortium (RC) is the forum for any city council tenant or leaseholder to give their views and take decisions on key high-level housing issues.
The RC meets monthly on 10 occasions during the year, to be consulted and reach decisions on key housing issues such as:
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Rent and charge levels
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Repairs contracts
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Cleaning and grounds maintenance service
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Response to government consultations
The RC at present meets on the first Thursday of the month and alternates between daytimes and evenings in Portsmouth city centre. We are looking for a pool of people to chair these meetings in rotation, on a self-employed basis. This specific post is to cover the evening meetings 6-8pm.
The purpose of the role is to chair meetings of the Residents Consortium, and to ensure that:
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they adhere to the terms of reference
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such meetings are conducted in an orderly manner, according to the agreed agenda
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meetings address all the items on the agenda, within reasonable time limits
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there is adequate opportunity for residents to raise relevant questions and discuss relevant issues
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meetings are conducted with equal opportunity to all and that the non-political nature of the meetings is respected
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To be familiar with the agenda for meetings and the minutes of the previous meeting.
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To enter into occasional correspondence with residents and / or officers.
There is no closing date. We will shortlist/interview as and when we receive suitable applications.
This opportunity is not open to Portsmouth City Council residents, staff or Members due to the requirement to be independent.
For an informal chat or if you have any questions please call Heidi Golder (Resident Engagement Manager) on 023 9268 8225.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see Portsmouth City Council combine with the district and borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and Havant and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary authority for south east Hampshire.
We are working towards an implementation date of 1st April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.
This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities.
More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/your-council/devolution-and-lgr/
Our recruitment process
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We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [email protected] or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
