Community Neighbourhood Senior Officer at Newham Candidate Experience Site

London Borough of Newham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

43680.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Engagement, Community Development, Project Planning, Flexibility, Prioritization, Community Groups, Local Residents, Public Health Programmes, Social Integration, Volunteering Action Plan, Youth Safety Services

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description for Internal Candidates Community Neighbourhoods Senior Officer - Manor Park £41,133 - £43,680 per annum Maternity Cover) - 12 months Fixed Term position, based at Manor Park 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. Please view Community Neighbourhood Senior Officer JD [https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/4201/community-neighbourhood-senior-officer-oct-21] Closing Date: 28th March 2026 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, that’s 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. CV’s will Not Be Accepted We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn]. The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Responsibilities

This critical role supports the delivery of community-based activities within a designated area of Newham, including library and community center programs, engagement activities, and participation initiatives. The officer will also implement social integration plans and maintain relationships with local voluntary and faith sector organizations.