Community Engagement Lead — Public Sector Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Consultation and Engagement Lead for a 3‑month contract with a local authority in Hackney, United Kingdom. You will shape and execute engagement strategies, ensuring residents and stakeholders have meaningful input into decisions and service improvements.

Role emphasizes advising senior leaders, managing complex projects, and building strong relationships with community groups, tenants, and partners to deliver inclusive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering consultation and engagement programs within local government, the public sector, or similarly complex environments.
• Proven track record in managing high-profile, sensitive, and politically significant consultation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, elected officials, community groups, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead planning, execution, and assessment of intricate consultation and engagement initiatives.
• Develop inclusive strategies that foster participation from diverse and underrepresented communities.
• Ensure that consultation efforts are accessible, impactful, and aligned with the organization's goals.
• Oversee multiple consultation projects concurrently, ensuring they meet established timelines.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with community groups, residents, tenants, leaseholders, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Offer expert advice and support to senior leaders, service managers, and elected officials on matters of consultation and engagement.
• Organize and lead meetings, workshops, public events, and other engagement activities to collect stakeholder input.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent in Communications/Public Relations/Community Engagement/Public Policy/Social Research

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Consultation and Engagement Lead for a 3‑month contract with a local authority in Hackney, United Kingdom. You will shape and execute engagement strategies, ensuring residents and stakeholders have meaningful input into decisions and service improvements.

Role emphasizes advising senior leaders, managing complex projects, and building strong relationships with community groups, tenants, and partners to deliver inclusive outcomes.