We believe violence is preventable, not inevitable.
Do you have a passion for supporting communities to thrive?
Are you experienced at bringing people together and developing relationships with others to help bring about change?
Are you passionate about making a difference and understand that young people, families and communities must be the forefront of solutions to tackle violence?
If this sounds like you, then we have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement Lead to join London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).
London’s VRU is focused on stopping violence before it happens through an approach that is rooted in prevention and early intervention.
We are a team of specialists who use our expertise to work in partnership with communities, councils, the NHS, public health, the police, schools and colleges and charities, to co-ordinate efforts and bring about change.
We are looking for a Community Engagement Lead to join us in supporting some of our developing strands of work. This includes managing and developing our youth work, our work with the faith and housing sectors, and our community outreach programme.
The VRU recognises the life-changing work of youth sector practitioners in supporting young people who are at risk of violence in London. The Community Engagement Lead will work on programmes promoting the VRU’s mission to support and champion the role of youth workers in our city.
The candidate will also help to develop the VRU’s pilot programme focusing on how the VRU can support and enable the faith sector to continue to contribute towards violence reduction.
Want to find out more about the VRU?
Listen to our Young People’s Action Group talk about the VRU and the work we do with young people, families and communities here.
You can also find out more about the VRU by visiting our website.
If you have a question about this role, please contact Senior Manager Youth and Community Engagement - Darwin Bernardo by emailing Darwin.Bernardo@london.gov.uk
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team via email on HR@mopac.london.gov.uk
Political Restriction
Political Restriction; under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011) all members of staff working with the VRU will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.
Security Vetting Clearance
The successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS enhanced check, which may take around eight weeks to be completed.
Reward and Benefits
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 32.5 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, civil service pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.
Applying for the role
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This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. If this sounds like you, please click on the apply button. Please ensure your Supporting Statement clearly addresses the essential criteria and competency framework.
Where are we based?
We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge). On average staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, but this may differ depending on the role requirements.
London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
Please note we do not accept CV’s for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply please click the "Apply" button below.