Resident Participation and Inclusion Officer

Job Title: Resident Participation and Inclusion Officer

Language: UK

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Region: London

Country: United Kingdom

Organisation: Hackney Council Anonymous Apps > Climate, Homes and Economy

Job Number: HCAA03151

Service: Housing Services

DBS Required: No

Organisation Logo: Hackney Council

Salary: per Min Max In

Agreement Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Contracted Hours: 36

Grade: SO2

SCP Range: £42,912 - £44,235

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Good resident engagement and participation is a top priority for Housing Services. Making sure that we involve our residents in improving our services and promote strong, sustainable communities is paramount. We have recently remodelled our resident participation service to match our aspirations and are now looking for enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to join our new team.

As a Resident Participation and Inclusion Officer you will play a lead role in supporting Hackney’s involved residents, including tenant and resident associations (TRAs), estate- based gardening groups and specialist forums.

You will help to ensure effective governance and financial management of our registered groups, develop online information and guidance, and promote the development of new groups. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for promoting the inclusion of Hackney’s diverse communities and be committed to resident empowerment.

To excel in this position, you will bring experience of working with residents successfully to promote participation and engagement, preferably in a housing environment.You will need to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of resident participation principles and practice, and experience of developing and implementing good community governance. Excellent communication and partnership working skills will be essential.

Your track record will show that you have a ‘can-do’ attitude, can drive forward service improvements and innovation, and have successfully worked on a cross- departmental basis and / or with community networks.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Agnieszka Kostus, Resident Participation Team Leader on Agnieszka Kostus

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 06 October 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: W/C 19 October 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our "PROUD" values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk

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