Community Engagement And Partnership Coordination Consultant (Grade P)

Tower Hamlets Council – Interim Officer Requirement  3 – 6 months Community Engagement and Partnership Coordination Consultant

Person Specification: Significant experience and in-depth understanding of the cultural, social  dynamics within the Tower Hamlets community, along with a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to give confident and persuasive public presentations. Ability to lead and facilitate meetings, workshops, and collaborative sessions effectively to achieve specific outcomes. Experience of community engagement in public facing roles. Experience of developing promotional material in both print and web content and ability to adapt information to the needs of different audiences. Experience developing and implementing innovative engagement methodologies which are tailored to the audience. Knowledge and understanding of the local voluntary support landscape. Experience securing funding through bid writing, sponsorship, or other fundraising initiatives to support community engagement and partnership activities. Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and to effectively time manage complex projects. Confident and effective in building relationships with different stakeholders and maintaining a strong network of contacts, including key statutory and government agencies. Experience of working with universities and similar research institutions to support evaluation of community cohesion projects. Other Requirements - willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.