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Job Title: Neighbourhood Coordinator
Location: Southwark Council
Job Purpose:
The Neighbourhood Coordinator will play a key role in developing and delivering community action plans that reflect the needs and aspirations of local residents. Working across multiple stakeholder groups, including council services, elected members, and the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector, the postholder will coordinate neighbourhood engagement and ensure delivery of targeted initiatives that promote empowerment, cohesion, and sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
Community Plan Development:
Support the development of up to three community action plans using a consistent format and ensuring alignment and consensus among stakeholders.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams, ward councillors, service departments, and external partners to co-deliver community plans.
Neighbourhood Engagement:
Ensure broad community participation so plans are reflective of real issues, and foster inclusive engagement that mobilises community energy.
Action Coordination:
Oversee the implementation of action plans, ensuring timely, complete, and high-quality delivery while holding relevant parties accountable.
Operational Support:
Assist Lead Directors in the operational execution of each neighbourhood plan.
Administrative Support:
Provide business administration for neighbourhood meetings, member sessions, and director-level briefings.
Flexible Meeting Attendance:
Attend out-of-hours meetings occasionally based on community and stakeholder availability.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Regularly review plan progress and quality, and ensure delivery stays on track with strategic objectives.
Reporting:
Produce high-quality reports, management information, and member briefings summarising progress, challenges, and outcomes.
Influence & Advocacy:
Positively influence stakeholders and foster strong collaborative relationships to drive successful plan delivery.
Best Practice Sharing:
Collaborate with other Neighbourhood Coordinators to adopt and share best practices across communities.
Funding Programme Management:
Manage the Neighbourhoods Fund, and support other community-focused funds such as Cleaner, Greener & Safer and Devolved Highways.
Team Flexibility:
Provide cover and support to fellow Neighbourhood Coordinators as required to ensure seamless service delivery.
Other Duties:
Undertake any other tasks aligned to the purpose of the role, as requested.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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