Community Engagement Lead; VRU - Mayor

Community Engagement Lead – London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)

We are looking for a Community Engagement Lead to join London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU). The VRU focuses on stopping violence before it happens through prevention and early intervention. The role involves working in partnership with communities, councils, NHS, public health, police, schools, colleges, charities and other sectors to coordinate efforts and drive change.

• Manage and develop youth work programmes.
• Coordinate work with faith and housing sectors.
• Lead the community outreach programme.
• Help develop the VRU’s pilot programme designed to enable the faith sector to contribute to violence reduction.

Salary: £49,815 - £56,925 per annum

Grade: 5

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Reference: E5162

Interview date: Provisionally w/c 19 September 2022

Final date to receive applications: Sunday 4 September 2022 at 23:59 GMT

All members of staff working with the VRU will be politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011) without the right to apply for an exemption.

The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a DBS enhanced check, which may take around eight weeks to be completed.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include 32.5 days annual leave, interest‑free season ticket loan, civil service pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

We have adopted a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge). Staff will work 1‑2 days a week from an office hub, though this may vary based on role requirements.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.