Casework & Change Consultant

Casework & Change Consultants

PO4: Starting salary £48,063pa rising in yearly increments to £51,099pa incl. LW

Permanant / Hybrid / 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.

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 will be working alongside a great team; we are highly driven and ambitious for our council, our residents, and our place as we work collaboratively and support each other.

This role reports to the Casework & Change Manager and will offer a great opportunity to work in a successful HR Policy & Employment Relations team, to enable good people management practice across the council.

About the Role:

You will be managing the Employee Relations (ER) cases appropriately and consistently across all the Directorates, providing effective advice and support to Line Managers on the application of the policies and procedures. You will lead and support change projects and initiatives across the Council to ensure successful implementation, using your expert advice and guidance on change management principles and best practice.

Day-to-day responsibilities will involve coaching and supporting the line managers to ensure effective management of employee relations cases. This will involve using your expert knowledge of employment law to identify and monitor key trends in the ER casework, looking for opportunities to improve policies, line management ways of working, and capability challenges.

Stakeholder management will be high on the day-to-day agenda, through engaging with key stakeholders, colleagues within the HR function, and the Trade Union representatives.

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.

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.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrea Bradley - Assistant Director - Employee Relations and HR Policy, Email: ABradley1@lambeth.gov.uk

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the criteria marked with ‘A’ on the person specification.

Job Description & Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Please use the ‘cover letter’ link to upload your Supporting Statement; your application will not be considered if you do not upload your statement and CV.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive an overwhelming response.

Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024 at 11:59pm

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.