Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused

Local Plan Engagement Officer

to support engagement activities related to the Local Plan and wider strategic initiatives. The role is instrumental in ensuring residents have meaningful opportunities to shape future planning, service developments, and improvements.

You will work closely with the Corporate Community Engagement Lead to deliver high-quality, innovative engagement processes that reflect resident needs and council priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure residents have clear and accessible opportunities to participate in engagement activities related to the Local Plan. Support the development and implementation of innovative, industry-leading community engagement methods. Deliver engagement activity within set quality, budget, and time parameters. Contribute to the organisation and management of engagement events, public meetings, forums, and consultations. Assist colleagues across the council by providing advice and collaborative support for engagement projects. Help design and deliver engagement materials, including newsletters, leaflets, digital content, surveys, and social media updates. Build strong relationships with residents, community groups, third-sector partners, councillors, and internal council teams. Ensure under-represented groups have tailored pathways to engage and share their views. Contribute to corporate data collection, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of engagement activity. Maintain accurate records and contribute to the engagement forward plan. Support borough-wide benchmarking, surveys, and performance measurement. Ensure all engagement aligns with Royal Greenwich's Community Engagement Framework and statutory expectations.

Ideal Candidate ProfileEssential Skills & Experience

Experience working in

community engagement

, public consultation, or similar fields. Strong organisational and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to engage sensitively and effectively with diverse community groups. Experience supporting multi-agency or cross-departmental projects. Ability to produce clear, accessible engagement materials. Confident in handling fast-paced or challenging engagement environments.

Desirable

Experience working in local government or large public-sector organisations. Knowledge of consultation platforms or digital engagement tools. Experience managing or supporting external consultants.

Management Responsibilities

Direct reports:

0 staff

Indirect management:

Up to 10 consultants/contractors

Pre-Employment Requirements

Enhanced DBS Check Proof of Right to Work in the UK Satisfactory employment references

Why Join?

Help shape local planning and community involvement across Royal Greenwich. Work with a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and inclusivity. Gain valuable experience in strategic engagement and cross-sector collaboration. Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

How to Apply

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adarsh.thomas@centurionstaunch.co.uk

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Reference ID:

RQ1644104

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Pay: 22.71 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person