Community Navigator - Public Health

Community Navigator - Public Health - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Community Navigator - Public Health Posted on 23/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Community Navigator - Public Health External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 08 Nov 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 08 Nov 2026 All Locations All Locations: Community All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Fixed term Contract Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: £38,184 - £39,915 per annum (Grade F) About The Role Do you have a good knowledge of communities in Tower Hamlets? Are you passionate about engaging with local residents and supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing ? As a Community Navigator you will link residents to a range of health, wellbeing and advice services, acting as a trusted point of contact for residents and the community groups that work with them. You will develop strong partnerships with a range of statutory, voluntary and community organisations, give presentations to groups, collect community insight and support community engagement and health promotion generally across the Public Health division.  You need the ability to deal sensitively, politely and confidentially with vulnerable clients. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all sections of the community, and women in particular, including those with low literacy and limited English. The ability to speak community languages (particularly Sylheti/Bengali) is highly desirable. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the person specification and wish to particularly encourage applications from women who are currently underrepresented in this role . W e also welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and applicants who live in the borough. Check out the job description and person specification for further information. To apply please follow the application link. Interviews will be held in person on Monday 23 November @ Tower Hamlets Town Hall. If you wish to find out more about this post, please contact Diana Fitzwilliam, Public Health Programme Manager for Healthy Communities, [email protected] This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Please note, this advert will close when the maximum amount of applications is reached. Our Benefits Competitive salary Local Government Pension Scheme membership. Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. Staff money-saving schemes (e.g. rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy , with clear career development and leadership pathways. About You About Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council