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Community Partnership Lead - Barking Riverside
| Posting date: | 07 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £48,301 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 November 2024 |
| Location: | Barking, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London and Quadrant Housing Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Title: Community Partnership Lead - Barking Riverside
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract /Secondment until 27th February 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Project Office, Barking Riverside, London
Persona: Site Based
Salary: £48,301 to £60,000 per annum depending on experience
Closing date for completed applications: Friday 22nd November
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 26th November
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
For more information on Barking Riverside, please visit: https://barkingriverside.london/
Overlooking the iconic River Thames, Barking Riverside is founded on an ambitious vision for what good development can achieve. One of the most exciting new developments in Europe, the project will help transform a 443-acre brownfield site into a new London district everyone can be proud of. Co-created in close partnership with existing residents, the area is growing to become an exciting and vibrant neighbourhood of up to 20,000 homes, commercial and leisure space, new schools and facilities, public open spaces, and riverside walks. Connectivity has already been enhanced by a new London Overground station and an UberBoat by Thames Clippers pier.
The project is being delivered by master developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), a joint venture between L&Q and the Mayor of London. BRL are partnering with local people, stakeholders, plot developers, and industry leading consultancies and experts to help create a place that is ‘Barking Made’, with pride and purpose for everyone.
The Community Partnership Lead will be a key member of the Barking Riverside Team and will report to the Director of Social Infrastructure and Communications. They will be responsible for effective and improved communication between Barking Riverside and the local community, the delivery of the Barking Riverside’s social impact work stream as well as helping to deliver opportunities and initiatives that strengthen feelings of neighbourhood and promote community leadership.
Barking Riverside is looking to innovate in the way it provides residents with transparency, accountability and collaboration, and so we are seeking an individual with a strong sense of best practice.
Skills and experience:
Experience in community engagement or development, preferably in a regeneration or development context
Experience of monitoring and evaluating the impact of community work to demonstrate positive social impact
A confident orator who is comfortable representing Barking Riverside at a variety of events, with strong communication and presentation skills
Strong project and programme management skills
Experience of event organisation to ensure partnership opportunities within the local community can be realised
Why choose L&Q?
Strong family-friendly policies
·Committed Learning & Development
Annual leave starting from 28 plus bank holidays
Westfield Health cash plan
Generous non-contributory life Assurance
An Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discount scheme
Up to 21 volunteer hours per year
Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 5%
Great places to work certified 2023
Best Workplaces for Women – ranked 23 in the UK
If you have the skills and experience listed above and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay!
Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract /Secondment until 27th February 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Project Office, Barking Riverside, London
Persona: Site Based
Salary: £48,301 to £60,000 per annum depending on experience
Closing date for completed applications: Friday 22nd November
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 26th November
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
For more information on Barking Riverside, please visit: https://barkingriverside.london/
Overlooking the iconic River Thames, Barking Riverside is founded on an ambitious vision for what good development can achieve. One of the most exciting new developments in Europe, the project will help transform a 443-acre brownfield site into a new London district everyone can be proud of. Co-created in close partnership with existing residents, the area is growing to become an exciting and vibrant neighbourhood of up to 20,000 homes, commercial and leisure space, new schools and facilities, public open spaces, and riverside walks. Connectivity has already been enhanced by a new London Overground station and an UberBoat by Thames Clippers pier.
The project is being delivered by master developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), a joint venture between L&Q and the Mayor of London. BRL are partnering with local people, stakeholders, plot developers, and industry leading consultancies and experts to help create a place that is ‘Barking Made’, with pride and purpose for everyone.
The Community Partnership Lead will be a key member of the Barking Riverside Team and will report to the Director of Social Infrastructure and Communications. They will be responsible for effective and improved communication between Barking Riverside and the local community, the delivery of the Barking Riverside’s social impact work stream as well as helping to deliver opportunities and initiatives that strengthen feelings of neighbourhood and promote community leadership.
Barking Riverside is looking to innovate in the way it provides residents with transparency, accountability and collaboration, and so we are seeking an individual with a strong sense of best practice.
Skills and experience:
Experience in community engagement or development, preferably in a regeneration or development context
Experience of monitoring and evaluating the impact of community work to demonstrate positive social impact
A confident orator who is comfortable representing Barking Riverside at a variety of events, with strong communication and presentation skills
Strong project and programme management skills
Experience of event organisation to ensure partnership opportunities within the local community can be realised
Why choose L&Q?
Strong family-friendly policies
·Committed Learning & Development
Annual leave starting from 28 plus bank holidays
Westfield Health cash plan
Generous non-contributory life Assurance
An Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discount scheme
Up to 21 volunteer hours per year
Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 5%
Great places to work certified 2023
Best Workplaces for Women – ranked 23 in the UK
If you have the skills and experience listed above and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay!
Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.