At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community initiatives to promote cohesion and tackle hate crime in Nottingham.
- Company: Join Nottingham City Council, a progressive employer dedicated to community improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and strengthen community resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement and understanding of radicalisation factors.
The predicted salary is between 40077 - 44775 £ per year.
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 years
Working Hours: 37 per week. Usually Mon-Fri but may include some evening and/or weekend working.
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £40,077 (Level one) rising to £44,775 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time) (pay award pending)
Location: Byron House, 2a Maid Marion Way, Nottingham, NG1 6HS
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits, including competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
About The Role
We are looking for a proactive and engaging Community Cohesion and Hate Crime Officer to lead and support work with communities, partners and stakeholders across Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by helping communities respond effectively to local challenges, building trust between diverse groups, and strengthening community resilience.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with residents, voluntary and community organisations, public sector partners and other stakeholders to deliver initiatives that promote community cohesion, active citizenship and social inclusion. You will play a key role in empowering local communities, improving access to services, challenging hate-based narratives, and supporting work that prevents extremism and promotes understanding between communities. You will also support and facilitate partnership working across the city, helping to deliver national, local and neighbourhood priorities. By building strong relationships and coordinating effective responses to emerging issues and community tensions, you will enable partners to achieve better outcomes for Nottingham's citizens.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience and knowledge of the factors impacting on community cohesion together with a practical understanding of how local authority can influence it.
- A sound understanding of how individuals and communities can become susceptible to radicalisation and the tools available to support them.
- Good community engagement, development, partnership and stakeholder management skills.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working.
Closing Date: 25th August 2026
Interviews will be held: TBC
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled.
Community Cohesion and Hate Crime Officer employer: Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, ensuring they can make a meaningful impact in their roles. Located in the vibrant city of Nottingham, the council provides a collaborative environment where social workers can thrive while contributing to the community's welfare.
