Community Neighbourhood Senior Officer

Community Neighbourhoods Senior Officer
41133 - 43680 per annum
1 x permanent position based at East Ham Library

The Community Neighbourhood Senior Officer is a critical role supporting with the delivery of community based activities in a designated geographical area of Newham that include; library and community centre based activities community engagement activities democracy and civil participation programmes resident budget participatory programmes delivery of joint public health programmes and initiatives implementation of the social integration and volunteering action plan maintain positive working relationship with local voluntary community and faith sector organisations and support colleagues in community and youth safety services to deliver positive outcomes for Newham residents

You will have a good understanding of community engagement and development and experience of working with community groups and local residents within this capacity. Additionally you will have excellent project planning skills. No two days will be the same so you must be able to think on your feet priorities your workload and thrive in a busy environment. If you are motivated flexible and are excited by new ways of working we want to hear from you.

If you have applied for this role in the last 6 months previously please do not re apply

Please view Community Neighbourhood Senior Officer jd

Closing date: 16th November 2025

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. Do not apply if you have applied for this role previously. CVs will Not Be Accepted

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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