Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Are you passionate about building strong communities and making a real difference in people’s lives in Lewisham?
We’re looking for someone who thrives on engagement, is highly organised, and has a flair for inclusive communication. If you’re experienced in community consultation, confident working with diverse groups, and have a strong understanding of social value and resident engagement, this could be the perfect role for you.
What’s the role?
As a Community Relations Officer, you’ll lead on planning and delivering community investment projects and resident consultations. You’ll build strong relationships with local stakeholders, support resident engagement meetings, and ensure our communities are informed and empowered to shape the services they receive.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a confident communicator with experience in managing community engagement projects from start to finish. You’ll have a strong grasp of regulatory requirements around consultation and data, and be comfortable producing clear, accessible communications. Your ability to plan and support formal meetings, liaise with diverse communities, and evaluate the impact of engagement activities will be key to your success.
Location
The job is primarily based in
Laurence House, Catford, Lewisham, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work in the office, community locations, and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- Some evening/ weekend working is required for this job
- The job is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Alys Exley-Smith (
[email protected] )
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£42,861-£44,430 per annum (P01)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email
[email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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