Consultation and Engagement Lead

Consultation and Engagement Lead

£353.87 Umbrella

About the Role
This role provides vital delivery capacity as the Head of Insight and Engagement phases back into full-time work following a long absence.
There are no direct line management or "Head of" team responsibilities attached to this post. Instead, the focus is entirely on bringing high-level expertise to take on the day-to-day workload, leading key consultation projects, and ensuring Hackney’s residents continue to have a direct voice in Council decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing
● Delivering Key Projects: Lead the planning and execution of inclusive public consultation and engagement activities across Council services.
● Ensuring Legal Robustness: Guarantee that all consultation processes adhere to statutory duties and can withstand legal challenge.
● Advising Stakeholders: Act as an expert advisor on engagement strategies for high-profile and sensitive local issues, working closely with senior officers and elected Members.
● Housing Engagement: Support tenant and leaseholder engagement activities and resident participation initiatives alongside Housing colleagues.
● Data & Insight: Oversee the analysis and interpretation of consultation feedback, ensuring community insights actively shape Council policy.
What We’re Looking For
● Proven Track Record: Experience delivering complex public consultations and engagement projects within a local authority or large public sector setting.
● Political Sensitivity: Demonstrated ability to work effectively alongside elected Members and navigate political environments.
● Legal Knowledge: Strong grasp of statutory consultation requirements and engagement best practices.
● Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to engage Hackney’s diverse communities and internal leadership team.
● Immediate Capability: The ability to step in, take ownership of an established workload, and deliver results independently from day one
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed