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Join to apply for theSenior Community Relations Officerrole atLewisham Council Join to apply for theSenior Community Relations Officerrole atLewisham Council Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! Job DescriptionDiscover 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 a skilled communicator with a passion for community engagement and leadership?Do you have experience managing community projects, supporting diverse groups, and working alongside senior leaders? Are you confident in planning consultations and supervising teams? If so, we’d love to hear from you.What’s the role ?As a Senior Community Relations Officer, you’ll lead on developing strong community and stakeholder relationships, manage consultations and investment programmes, and support the delivery of resident engagement. You’ll also supervise the team in the manager’s absence and represent the service in high-level meetings.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 networksWhat We’re Looking ForYou’ll be confident engaging with a wide range of audiences and have experience managing community engagement projects from start to finish. You’ll be organised, proactive, and able to supervise colleagues and support senior leaders. Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusion are essential.LocationThe job is primarily based inLaurence House, Catford, Lewisham, London, SE6 4RU , but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.Special conditionsRelevant degree or equivalent experience required Weekend working is required for this job The job is subject to an enhanced DBS checkThe 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 ( )Please clickhereto view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£44,430-£46,437 per annum (P02)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.DiversityLewisham 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 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 and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lewisham Council by 2x Get notified about new Community Relations Officer jobs inLondon, England, United Kingdom . 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