Engagement Officer

Engagement Officer - 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 Engagement Officer Posted on 28/09/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Engagement Officer External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 19 Oct 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 19 Oct 2026 All Locations All Locations: Hybrid All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Fixed term Contract Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: Grade H £43,659 - £45,696 About The Role Engagement Officer Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals? Connect to Work is seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Engagement Officer to help expand our reach across Tower Hamlets and connect more residents with life-changing employment support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing programme that supports people facing barriers to work, including health conditions, disabilities, caring responsibilities and other challenges that can affect their ability to secure, sustain, and progress in employment. About the Role As an Engagement Officer, you will be the face of the programme within local communities, building strong relationships with residents, employers, community organisations, health services, and partner agencies. You will lead outreach and engagement activities across the borough, promote the programme at events and community venues, generate referrals, and support residents as they begin their journey with Connect to Work. You will play a key role in ensuring that people who could benefit from the programme know about the support available and feel confident accessing it. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you will help develop new opportunities, strengthen local networks, and ensure our services are reaching those who need them most. About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience of community engagement, outreach, partnership working, or stakeholder engagement. Is confident building relationships with a wide range of people and organisations. Has excellent communication and organisational skills. Is proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. Has a genuine passion for helping residents improve their lives through employment. Why Join Us? This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You will be part of a supportive and ambitious team, helping residents access the opportunities, support, and guidance they need to move towards meaningful and sustainable employment. If you are passionate about people, communities, and creating opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Our Benefits Competitive salary from £43,659 to £45,659. 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. *We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. To avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible. About You About Tower