Sector Specialist Officer

We are recruiting for a Sector Specialist Officer to join our Employment & Skills Service within the Housing & Regeneration directorate. If you are passionate about creating employment opportunities for local residents, strengthening links between employers and skills providers, and ensuring that economic growth benefits local communities, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring experience of delivering employment, business support, economic development, regeneration or skills projects, we would love to hear from you.

• Manage and deliver employment projects and programmes that support residents into work across Tower Hamlets' key growth sectors, including Health & Social Care, Life Sciences, FinTech, Green Skills and Construction.

• Develop strong relationships with employers, training providers, government agencies and community partners to generate opportunities for local residents.

• Monitor labour market trends and provide specialist sector advice to businesses, stakeholders and skills providers to ensure programmes respond to emerging opportunities and skills needs.

• Work collaboratively with Business Growth, Planning and external partners to maximise employment and skills benefits from investment, development and regeneration activity across the borough.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: 

• Significant experience in employment and skills, economic development, regeneration, business support or project management.

• A proven track record of successfully delivering projects and programmes, managing stakeholders and achieving measurable outcomes.

• Knowledge of growth sectors, labour market intelligence, and Government and Greater London Authority employment and skills policies.

• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

• The ability to build productive partnerships, influence stakeholders and work across organisational boundaries to achieve results for residents.     

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.