With thousands of new homes and jobs in the pipeline, local residents and businesses are at the heart of all our plans. Join us to develop what we believe is one of the most forward-thinking approaches to marketing, communications and engagement in the industry. You’ll work collaboratively with local people and businesses, develop innovative ways to spread the word and share the stories that the Royal Docks has to tell. You’ll also help us to attract interest and visitors to this exciting part of London.
The opportunity
We’re putting local residents and businesses at the heart of all our plans – you’ll make sure they are active participants and beneficiaries of the area’s transformation. Everything you do will be focused on building a cohesive and empowered community in the Royal Docks. The public face of community engagement, you’ll design and deliver a high-quality strategy that ensures local residents and businesses have a real voice in policy and programme development. From identifying local partnership opportunities, to creating sustainable initiatives, you’ll develop a community relations function that is a hub of best practice and innovation.
The person
You’ll need a successful track-record of leading community engagement strategies and programmes in a political environment. This will be built on an understanding of London’s diverse communities and knowledge of best practice in community engagement. You must be capable of producing and presenting written reports and briefings on complex and sensitive issues. Focused on continuous learning and development, you’ll be ready to lead a small team and to exert influence at senior levels. Skills in relationship building, partnership working and communication are at the heart of this role.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a two page (maximum) covering letter. It is important you provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and experience and information outlined in the person specification for the role. Short listing will be carried out on the information on your CV and covering letter.
London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. You will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to, and achievement in, promoting diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on recruitment@tfl.gov.uk quoting reference GLARD004
Application closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2019
Interviews will take place at: The Crystal, Royal Victoria Dock