Project Engagement Officer

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; City of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the City of London is seeking a Project Engagement Officer. The role involves creating and implementing community engagement plans, planning inclusive events, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in community engagement and be capable of managing events and volunteers. The position requires outdoor work and flexibility in hours, with a salary of £44,235 – £45,852 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, especially with diverse and underrepresented groups.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver inclusive events and workshops.
• Knowledge of greenspace management, biodiversity, and urban sustainability.
• Experience in planning, leading, and managing volunteers.
• Experience in working with and managing a wide variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the project’s engagement plan by working directly with residents, schools, tenant associations, and local groups.
• Plan and deliver inclusive and diverse events such as volunteering and cultural heritage celebrations.
• Facilitate workshops to gather community input for the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy.
• Work with partners including Glendale, Housing Association, and young people VSO.
• Manage small budgets for events and activities and help administer the Community Grant Fund.

Skills

Community engagement

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Project Engagement Officer – Lewisham Council

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Lewisham has a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and is proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary for its work championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the project’s engagement plan by working directly with residents, schools, tenant associations, and local groups.
• Plan and deliver inclusive and diverse events such as volunteering and cultural heritage celebrations.
• Facilitate workshops to gather community input for the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy.
• Work with partners, including Glendale, Housing Association, and young people VSO.
• Manage small budgets for events and activities and help administer the Community Grant Fund.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, especially with diverse and underrepresented groups.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver inclusive events and workshops.
• Knowledge of greenspace management, biodiversity, and urban sustainability.
• Experience in planning, leading, and managing volunteers.
• Experience in working with and managing a wide variety of stakeholders.

Location

The post will have an office base in Laurence House, Catford, but many of the duties will be carried out in Lewisham’s open spaces and with the parks service based at Wearside Service Centre, Ladywell.

Special Conditions

• Frequent evening and weekend work is required.
• A significant portion of duties will be outdoors; the post-holder must be comfortable working outside in various weather conditions.
• Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled candidates.
• DBS Disclosure Required: Yes.
• A driving licence will be required for this role.

Application Process

The recruitment process is anonymous and we do not accept CVs. Please read the guidance in the applicant handbook and ensure your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Rachel Pierce ([e-mail]). Please click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Salary

£44,235 – £45,852 per annum (PO1). All appointments will be offered at the minimum scales 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 support the Access to Work scheme; further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.