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Job Reference royalgreenwich/TP/1151/1214
Number of Roles:
1
Type of Role:
Fixed-term
24 months
PO4 - £49,056 to 52,194
35
Main Location:
Woolwich, London
Closing Date:
30/11/2026
Job Category:
Children's services
Region / Division:
The Woolwich Centre
Directorate:
Job Introduction
Insight and Influence Lead (PO4)
Children's Services | Royal Borough of Greenwich
Help shape services with children and young people, not just for them
At the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we believe children and young people should have a genuine voice in the decisions that affect their lives. We are looking for an ambitious, creative and experienced Insight and Influence Lead to champion participation, strengthen youth voice and ensure the experiences of children and young people influence policy, practice and strategic decision - making .
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our participation and engagement work across Children's Services, helping us deliver our vision that children and young people are heard, listened to and able to influence change .
About the role
As Insight and Influence Lead , you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of the Insight and Influence service.
- Oversee and support key participation forums, including the Young People's Council, Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum .
- Coordinate meaningful engagement with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
- Develop innovative approaches to gathering insight, lived experience and feedback.
- Ensure participation activity informs strategic planning, service improvement and decision - making.
- Manage and support a team, including young advisors and participation staff.
- Build effective relationships with service leaders, partners, elected members and community organisations.
- Promote a culture where the voice of children and young people is valued and embedded across services.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about children's rights, participation and co-production.
- Has experience of engaging and empowering children and young people.
- Can translate insight and lived experience into meaningful change.
- Has excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Understands safeguarding and the needs of children and young people.
- Can lead projects, manage competing priorities and deliver results.
- Is creative, energetic and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference at a time of significant transformation in Children's Services. You will work with passionate colleagues, senior leaders and young people themselves to ensure their voices shape the future of services across Greenwich.
Help us ensure that children's voices are heard, valued and acted upon, creating better services and better outcomes for every child and young person in Greenwich .
Grade: PO4
Directorate: Children's Services
Service: Delivery and Improvement / Participation and Influence
Children don't just deserve a voice. They deserve influence.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
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Insight and Influence Lead employer: Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and collaboration. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within the Housing and Safer Communities Directorate, alongside a commitment to maintaining high standards in compliance and safety. With a focus on community impact and a stable office environment, this role provides a meaningful career path for those passionate about engineering and public service.
Contact Details:
Royal Borough of Greenwich Recruitment Team
