Time to LEAD! Applications for Cohort 4 now open

Are you our ‘superpower’ when it comes to achieving our ambitions for the council, our residents and businesses? The Time to LEAD! Programme is an opportunity for everyone, regardless of job role or status, to demonstrate their drive and energy to bring more to the organisation.

Some 34 staff are working their way to already becoming the Council’s superpower – would you like to be added to this great opportunity?

The programme will help you learn how to apply your desire to improve the impact you have at work, to develop the leaders of the future within our sector and support their potential to achieve for the people of our borough.

Time to LEAD! involves a range of formal and informal activities designed to include leadership training, opportunities to work on innovation and with external partners.

You don’t need to have specific qualifications or experience. You just need to apply and show your passion, willingness to work hard, and explain why you want to be considered.

About the programme

The Time to LEAD! Programme is an opportunity for committed and enthusiastic staff to take part in courses and activities designed to develop their skills. Some thirty four staff have already commenced their training, forming Cohorts 1 to 3.

No previous management experience is required, and you are welcome to apply for a place on the programme irrespective of your role and how long you have worked for the council.

The programme has several fixed elements that you must complete:

• Introduction to Leadership and Management – four days

• Work Placement – various durations

• Innovation Challenge – various durations

We are looking for people to bring an open mind, willingness to learn and a can-do attitude into the programme. You must be prepared to work as a member of a team and be flexible in the approach you take to solving problems.

As full attendance is required to complete the programme, please consider the fixed dates that have been set before you submit your application.

Dates

You must be available for the following fixed dates:

• 31 May 2022, 10am – 12pm

• 21 and 22 June 2022, 9am – 5pm

• 27 and 28 June 2022, 9am – 5pm

• 12 July 2022, 9am – 5pm

• 20 September 2022 9.30am – 3pm

How to apply

We are keen to hear about why you want to join the scheme and what you will bring to the group. Your application can be in the format that you are most comfortable with. This could include a traditional form or letter of application, or be something more creative like a video, PowerPoint presentation or audio file.

Send your digital application to Debbie.Gordon@scarborough.gov.uk or post them to:

Debbie Gordon

Scarborough Borough Council, Town Hall

St Nicholas Street

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 2HG

Download the application documents below, make sure your application includes all the requirements listed in the application checklist (PDF).

Application documents

• Introduction to Leadership & Management (PDF)

• Application Guidance (PDF)

• Application Checklist (PDF)

• Innovation Challenge (PDF)

• Work Placements (PDF)