C19 Community Street Design Officer

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Community Street Design Officer REF:

Hybrid Working

PO1: £41,964 pa rising in annual increments to £44,430 pa inc LW.

1 year Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time.

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

You’ll be joining a dynamic, sector-leading team responsible for devising and delivering a range of ambitious infrastructure and behaviour change programmes. We develop groundbreaking policy, such as the Lambeth Kerbside Strategy, and have a clear focus on delivering equitable, sustainable outcomes. We are a sociable, creative team with a strong work ethic. We care about our staff and their well-being and offer plenty of scope for personal development.

About the Role:

The post holder will be an enthusiastic person who can apply their knowledge to the planning and delivering of engagement activities with local communities and stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be required to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on a range of diverse projects. The post holder will be instrumental in developing the interface between the community, project sponsors, and policymakers.

The post holder will work particularly closely with colleagues in the Transport Strategy Team and local communities. The post holder will ensure the engagement activities are equitable, diverse, and inclusive, and ultimately reduce inequalities.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Previous public engagement experience.
• Communication skills both verbal and visual.
• Feedback analysis and summary skills.
• Teamwork and cross-team collaboration experiences.

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fabiola Smorto at FSmorto@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 9 February 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.