 | Job oportunities for Trans people in National Census |
The 2011 Census will offer a wide range of fixed term employment opportunities ranging from full time managerial positions, to supervisory positions, to roles working in the field interacting with the public. Contract periods range from a couple of weeks to several months.
Capita, the company that is managing the Census seriously wishes trans people to apply for these jobs. The firm commissioned GIRES to run a focus group of trans people to discuss its plans before embarking on the recruitment process. It is willing to send its representative to meetings of trans groups. Please let
Specific details of jobs available may be viewed on the Census website.
All roles require flexibility regarding working hours with the requirement to work up to 8pm in the evening and also weekend working. The majority of roles will be physically demanding, working outside and dealing with the public within your local community. You will need to be able to manage your workload effectively in order to meet set timescales and as a result, it will not always be possible to work in fine weather.
Prior to starting work the Census Team will ensure that you have the knowledge and skills required to complete duties and responsibilities. As a result, you will undertake a blended learning package specific to the role prior to starting work for which you will receive payment.
At the moment, the recruitment priority is for area managers. To date, there has been just one application from the Trans Community, and the recruiters are keen to do their best to ensure representation across all strands because it will not only make the Census exercise representative of the local population in England and Wales, but will also assist in ensuring that all people are correctly enumerated. Below is a summary of the Area Manager role.
As an Area Manager you will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the census operation in an area averaging 500,000 people. The primary focus of your role is to ensure the maximum number of people return their census questionnaires (complete coverage). Initially you will focus on establishing links with local authorities and community groups within your area and engage with specific target populations. You will also focus on publicity and media liaison work, for which media handling training will be provided. You will be the primary contact for all local media enquiries in your area and will act as local media census spokesperson when appropriate. Once you enter the operational period of the census your role will become more focused on managing your team of Field Staff. Your team will have up to fifteen Census Co-ordinators (COs) who manage teams of up to fifteen comprising of: Census Distributors (CDs), Special Enumerators (SEs) and Census Collectors (CCs). You will be responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of your team and overseeing any disciplinary, grievance and dismissal procedures. To help you carry out this work to a high standard you will receive detailed instructions and training. Capita Resourcing will be responsible for the recruitment of your team.
Period of Employment, Hours and Pay
This post is expected to be full time from 2 August 2010 to 10 June 2011. Payment will consist of: a basic hourly rate of £14.55 to be paid throughout the period of employment plus reasonable and necessary expenses (supported by valid receipts, wherever possible), to include reimbursement of travel costs within work area (but not from home to work area).
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