Engagement & Pathways Lead — Community Growth

Ingeus; City of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Tower Hamlets is seeking a passionate Community Pathways & Engagement Lead. This role focuses on empowering residents through community engagement and partnerships. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and an understanding of local services. Prior experience in community work is essential. This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

EAP Support programme with free counselling

Private medical insurance

Community Giving volunteering days

Eyecare vouchers

Online shopping discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, partnership development, or advocacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse communities.
• Understanding of local services and opportunities in Tower Hamlets.
• Creativity, empathy, and passion for making a difference.
• Bonus for speaking Bengali or local community languages.

Responsibilities

• Build strong links with local charities, businesses, and services.
• Unlock opportunities for work tasters, volunteering, and employment.
• Host inclusive community events.
• Offer coaching-style support to participants.
• Champion culturally sensitive engagement.

Skills

Community engagement

Partnership development

Trust building

Creative problem solving

Empathy

Bengali speaking

Job description

A community support organization in Tower Hamlets is seeking a passionate Community Pathways & Engagement Lead. This role focuses on empowering residents through community engagement and partnerships. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and an understanding of local services. Prior experience in community work is essential. This position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.