Partnership and Engagement Officer

Job description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction: Join us as we build a brand‑new Engagement Team at Lewisham. We’re looking for someone who can bring their excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management experience and deep knowledge of engagement methods and statutory requirements to help define how the Council listens, learns and works with its communities. If you can confidently advise on complex policy issues and thrive in a dynamic, political environment, this is your opportunity to shape something new from the ground up. What’s the role?: As our Partnership & Engagement Officer, you will help ensure the Council genuinely understands and reflects the views of our residents, partners and stakeholders. You’ll support and lead engagement programmes across the organisation, provide expert guidance on consultation practice, and contribute to the ongoing development of Lewisham’s engageme...