Integration Officer

Integration Officer, Local London

Fixed term, 1 Year Contract

Hybrid working pattern 

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Employment and Skills!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation drive success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Integration Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting our Employment Programmes across our vibrant network of nine boroughs. With new and exciting initiatives underway, this is your chance to support more residents on their journey toward meaningful employment.

About the Role

As an Integration Officer, you will:

• Support the delivery of a pioneering Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Programme alongside broader employment and skills provision across Local London boroughs.
• Engage with stakeholders and foster collaboration between employment and skills providers, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS services, and community organisations.
• Strengthen networks, identify areas for improvement, and create strategies that help residents secure sustainable employment.
• Work closely with stakeholders to establish effective referral pathways, assess training needs, and enhance frontline staff development opportunities.
• Identify gaps in employment provision across the subregion and develop strategies to address them.

 Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
• Experience or knowledge of delivering the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model or supported employment approaches.
• Experience of working in partnership with the NHS, local health services, or ICBs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and partnership building abilities.
• A good understanding of employment and skills networks.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

About Us

Local London is a sub-regional partnership representing nine London boroughs: Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Havering, Greenwich, Newham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.

Redbridge Council serves as the accountable body for Local London, and staff are employed under Redbridge Council terms and conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful programmes that transform lives.
• Engage with a diverse network of stakeholders and communities.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and success.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of our Employment and Skills programmes, we invite you to apply today and become a valued member of our dedicated team!

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: 

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=475428dOAP&WVID=958433OaLq

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.