Community Engagement Officer

Woodberry Down is one of the largest estate regeneration programmes in Europe, providing around 5500 new homes, parks and public facilities alongside the stunning Woodberry Wetlands. The Council is delivering this ambitious programme in partnership with local residents, community organisations, Berkeley Homes and Notting Hill Genesis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person who has a track record in delivering community engagement projects in a regeneration / development context. The successful candidate will have a flexible and ‘can-do’ attitude, be able to work well as part of a team, and have the imagination and commitment to initiate, and then deliver, community engagement and socio-economic projects, programmes and outcomes.

You will be able to build long-lasting working relationships with the communities of Woodberry Down and support them over the coming years as the area undergoes major transformation.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the transformative regeneration programme and partnership, delivering high quality new homes and exemplary placemaking. The successful postholder will benefit from the use of a dedicated project office in Woodberry Down in close proximity to open and green spaces, including Woodberry Wetlands and reservoirs.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2025 (22.59)

Interview and assessment date: 10 July 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk