Local Government Jobs

Chiltern District Council is advertising this post on behalf of the Census. Successful applicants will not be employed by or at the Chiltern District Council, Council Offices. Any and all queries regarding this post should be directed to Capita.

As an Area Manager you will be responsible for managing and coordinating 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 focussed on managing your team of Field Staff. Your team will have up to fifteen Census Coordinators (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.

For more information and to apply, visit www.censusjobs.co.uk. If you are unable to apply online or do not have access to the internet, please contact the Capita Census Recruitment Team at 0845 6044 013.

What is the census?
In England and Wales the census is planned and carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) every ten years. Every household is asked to complete a census questionnaire. This information is used by ONS to provide population estimates which government, local authorities and other organisations use to fund, plan and deliver public services such as healthcare, education, housing and transport.

Future recruitment
Recruitment for the census will continue throughout 2010 and into 2011. You can register your interest in management and field staff roles via the recruitment website www.censusjobs.co.uk. You will automatically be reminded to formally apply when we begin accepting applications for the role(s) you are interested in.