Consultation and Engagement Lead

Location: Hackney

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