Prevention and Partnerships Officer (Programme Delivery) - 12 months fixed term contract

Barnet Borough Council

Reference
Vac-6537
Location
London NW
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Temporary
Salary
£42,771 - £46,968
Date posted
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Application closing date
Wednesday 29th July 2026
Main Duties
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to lead the coordination of the Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund programme, a £6m fund intended to support Barnet residents at challenging times and build financial resilience.

The role will be to coordinate this crucial programme of work, using project management skills to ensure effective delivery, good partnership working, and high-quality support that improves residents’ financial and social resilience.

You will need to work collaboratively across the Council and with partners, particularly the voluntary and community sector, to maximise the impact of preventative and early intervention activity.

You will deliver key workstreams, including developing materials for staff and residents, reviewing and improving our approach to crisis payments, and using data and insight to target support effectively.

This is an exciting and wide ranging role, which will involve working across Council departments and with partners in the community to have a real impact on residents in Barnet.

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Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for someone committed to improving the lives of residents in Barnet, using a strength based approach which focuses on what people can do. You should be proactive, driven, and happy to work independently.
You will have good experience of managing projects and / or programmes, and bring an organised and focused approach to managing complex and sometimes competing pieces of work. You will have the ability to keep people on track, and provide accurate and timely reporting on progress.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, able to build relationships quickly, and share information to a wide range of audiences, including residents, voluntary sector partners and senior stakeholders (such as senior managers in the Council or local politicians).
You should have some experience of using data and insight to draw conclusions and inform decisions.
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Additional information
Benefits include: 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, options for hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time working, retail discounts, payroll benefits incl cycle-to-work, excellent training and development, employee wellbeing support.
How to Apply
Read the job description and person specification through the above link before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form.

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