Tackling Poverty Officer

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a Community Engagement Officer to tackle poverty and support local communities. The role involves collaborating with partners to address inequality and implement key programs like the Good Food Plan. The ideal candidate will have experience in policy work and community engagement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working options

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of policy and working with data.
• Practical experience of working with communities.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues and parents to understand and address inequality.
• Support Neighbourhood Planning teams and Community Partnerships.
• Support the implementation of the Marmot Place Programme.
• Lead on the development and monitoring of the council’s Good Food Plan.

Job description

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by5 February 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35 per week, Permanent
Work Pattern:Monday to Friday
Salary / Hourly Rate: £40,804 - £46,991 per year

This is an exciting opportunity to have a key role in South Lanarkshire Council’s Community Engagement Team.

The post will support the South Lanarkshire Council’s approaches to working with local partners and communities to tackle poverty and prevent negative outcomes.

The Postholder and their team will:

• Support colleagues and parents to understand and address inequality across South Lanarkshire.

• Support Neighbourhood Planning teams and Community Partnerships to tackle local issues relating to inequality.

• Support the implementation of the Marmot Place Programme in South Lanarkshire.

• Lead on the development and monitoring of the council’s Good Food Plan for South Lanarkshire.

Candidates will have experience of policy and working with data as well as practical experience of working with communities to take forward their ownpriorities.

View the Tackling Poverty officer job profile

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

1. Please provide some concrete examples of your approach to collaboration and your experience of facilitating a partnership, group or network.
2. Please provide an example while working with a stakeholder of partner organisation where you’ve had to work to overcome conflicting aims or differing approaches to collaborate effectively.
3. What are your main achievements to date that have equipped you to undertake this post?

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online -All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after theselection eventprocess will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, toensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunitiesand Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.