Join us on an incredibly exciting journey of digital growth and development across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Help us to draw on our strong sense of community and international reputation to further enhance the county as a wonderful place for our residents to call home and for our businesses to thrive. With exciting new developments and high-profile projects underway, our county is going through a period of tremendous growth and change. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there has never been a more important time for Cambridgeshire to be a truly connected county.

Connecting Cambridgeshire is an exciting programme supporting the delivery of digital connectivity for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This includes gigabit broadband, improving mobile and public access Wifi coverage and delivering innovative technology projects to tackle city and town transport and environmental challenges, supporting technological innovation and business growth. The Connecting Cambridgeshire Digital Connectivity Strategy 2021-2025 will ensure that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has the leading-edge digital connectivity infrastructure needed for local businesses to thrive and that no communities are left behind

The Covid-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated reliance on digital connectivity in almost every aspect of 21^st Century living. At a time when access to healthcare, jobs, education and training have all become highly dependent on digital connectivity, it has also highlighted the “digital divide”. It means that families and individuals without access to connectivity are effectively excluded from the benefits of economic growth, health inequalities are exacerbated, and children’s life chances are damaged. These issues are being amplified by the current cost of living crisis, further exacerbating digital inequality and impacting on those most deprived and vulnerable in our communities

We are looking for someone with a passion for Digital Inclusion who goes above and beyond and can provide leadership and foster close working across the public, voluntary and private sectors. You must have a real ability to engage and communicate with communities, key partners and political stakeholders.

The Connecting Cambridgeshire team is based at Cambridgeshire County Council, where we are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.

Online selection interviews will take place on Friday 28^th April  (approx 30 minutes) followed by more in depth face-to-face interviews for successful candidates in central Cambridge on Wednesday 3rd May. 

This is a fixed term post until March 2025.

Secondments and part-time working applications are also welcomed.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Sarah Marsh via email at sarah.marsh@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:

• Flexible working
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• A comprehensive wellbeing package
• Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
• A comprehensive pension scheme.
• IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
• An employee recognition scheme

• Providing leadership, coordination and support for the Digital Inclusion approach within Cambridgeshire County Council as well as also across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
• Working across the public, private and community sectors to lead the delivery of a joined up, cross sector Digital Inclusion roadmap for the area.
• Maximising the effectiveness of current resources and initiatives and leveraging funding opportunities.
• Championing and promoting digital inclusion. Researching the current issues in our area and providing expertise on digital innovation and advances in digital technology to support digital inclusion and digital capability.
• Managing the awareness of and readiness for the PSTN switch off for businesses, residents and local authorities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about ensuring all of our residents and small businesses have the opportunity, funding and skills to access the benefits of digital connectivity. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised relationship builder who can deliver a joined up Digital Inclusion roadmap for our area and who is  looking to be part of an exciting digital programme..

 This role requires knowledge and experience of the Digital Inclusion area together with excellent communication skills, as well as plenty of experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders.

You will have experience of managing projects involving a wide rage of stakeholders. 

You will be a self-starter who can shape and drive forward this important part of the Digital Connectivity Strategy.

Please ensure that your CV/supporting statement clearly evidences how you meet the criteria for this role as outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification..

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. 

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. 

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers