Do you have a good knowledge of communities in Tower Hamlets? Are you passionate about engaging with local residents and supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing?

As a Community Navigator you will link residents to a range of health, wellbeing and advice services, acting as a trusted point of contact for residents and the community groups that work with them. You will develop strong partnerships with a range of statutory, voluntary and community organisations, give presentations to groups, collect community insight and support community engagement and health promotion generally across the Public Health division. You need the ability to deal sensitively, politely and confidentially with vulnerable clients.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all sections of the community, and women in particular, including those with low literacy and limited English. The ability to speak community languages (particularly Sylheti/Bengali) is highly desirable. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the person specification and wish to particularly encourage applications from women who are currently underrepresented in this role. We also welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and applicants who live in the borough.

Check out the job description and person specification for further information. To apply please follow the application link. Interviews will be held in person on Monday 23 November @ Tower Hamlets Town Hall.

If you wish to find out more about this post, please contact Diana Fitzwilliam, Public Health Programme Manager for Healthy Communities, [email protected]

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Please note, this advert will close when the maximum amount of applications is reached.

Our Benefits

Competitive salary
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
Staff money-saving schemes (e.g. rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.