Community Hub Facilitator (Public Sector)

TL;DR

Community Hub Facilitator (Public Sector): Overseeing the daily operation of community hubs to ensure efficient service delivery for residents with an accent on stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental coordination. Focus on managing hub governance, budgets, and implementing crisis response services to meet local community needs.

Location: Hybrid (Across Community Hub sites in Havering, Romford, UK)

Salary: £39,276–£42,771 pa

Company

The hirify.global is a local government authority dedicated to improving residents' lives through community-focused services and urban regeneration.

What you will do

• Oversee daily hub operations to ensure efficient service delivery and excellent resident support.
• Coordinate activities across council departments, voluntary organisations, and community partners.
• Support urgent pop-up or crisis response services, including public health alerts and cost-of-living support.
• Maintain governance processes, operational plans, risk logs, and performance indicators.
• Manage small budgets, oversee contracts, and commission pantry services for value for money.
• Produce performance reports, insights, and local needs analysis to drive service improvements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in community development and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing projects within a programme or service framework.
• Strong relationship-building skills with partners, residents, and internal teams.
• Ability to produce operational updates, business cases, and manage budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Must be able to work across different hub locations within Havering.

Nice to have

• GCSE-level numeracy.

Culture & Benefits

• Offer of a 2-year secondment opportunity or fixed-term contract.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement combining office, remote, and community-based work.
• Inclusive work environment based on iCare values and a commitment to diversity.
• Opportunity to work in a region with significant town centre regeneration and extensive green space.