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Other essential information: Most of the responsibilities associated with this role will be carried out in the community.
Objective of role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Richmond Councils Community Engagement Team and play a central role in shaping how residents across the London Borough of Richmond have their voices heard and acted upon.
As Community Ambassador Project Officer, you will lead and develop the unique and high-profile Richmond Community Ambassador Programme, working closely with a dedicated group of volunteers who live in social housing across the borough to influence decisions, improve standards in their neighbourhoods, and build strong relationships between residents, Housing Associations, and the Council.
In this role, you will:
Support residents to represent their communities with confidence
Deliver real, visible improvements that matter to local people
Support the Councils ambition to be open, inclusive, and community-led
About the role
No two days in this role are the same.Youll work at the heart of the community, supporting a network of passionate volunteer Community Ambassadors and bringing together residents, housing associations, councillors and council teams.
Youll be:
Supporting and coordinating Community Ambassadors, acting as their main point of contact
Recruiting, onboarding and training new volunteers
Arranging estate inspections and helping to follow up on repairs and improvements
Organising forums, workshops and partnership meetings
Working closely with housing providers to resolve issues and share learning
Getting out into the community to promote the programme and reach new voices
Tracking impact and outcomes, and sharing success stories
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, skills, and experience to apply - what matters most is your ability to connect with people and make things happen.
Youll need:
Experience of community engagement, resident involvement or customerfocused work
Confidence working with a range of stakeholders including residents and partner organisations
An understanding of social housing and the issues affecting tenants
Experience of, or interest in, working within local government or the public sector
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain issues clearly and sensitively
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
A proactive, solutionsfocused mindset and a commitment to equality and inclusion
Good IT skills, including using databases and digital tools
Secondment
All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.
Closing Date:17th May 2026
Shortlisting Date:18th May 2026
Interview Date:W/C 25th May 2026
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Job Info:
Company: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
Position: Community Ambassador Project Officer - Twickenham, Greater London
Work Location: United Kingdom
Country: GB
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