AddressGroup Support Officer
SO1: starting salary £37,575 pa rising in annual increments to £38,769 pa incl LW
Hybrid working
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 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 develop 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:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to be part of the Liberal Democrat Group Office at Lambeth Council. The role will require a capable all-rounder, comfortable working within a busy environment and someone who has a good understanding of the range of council services.
About the Role:
Your main responsibilities will be handling casework enquiries on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Councillors, and to support the Liberal Democrat Councillors in being an effective Opposition Group.
This is a high profile opportunity to work at the cutting edge of local government for a political group as they represent their constituents and strive to deliver improvements for the most populous Inner London borough
Lambeth is an exciting place to work, having strong links to the business community driving Lambeth’s rapid economic growth with the highest number business start-ups recorded in London in 2016, to a diverse and politically active community who you will be interacting with on a daily basis.
- Deal with queries from residents who have issues with the Council or council services which they want the Liberal Democrat Group Councillors to take up on their behalf;
- identify, obtain, analyse and summarise in briefings relevant information, from within and outside the Council, as required by Group Councillors
- Provide support to Liberal Democrat Group Councillors in all aspects of their as the main Opposition Party within Lambeth..
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence - How to apply
Please provide the evidence in the supporting statement field how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ‘A’ at shortlist stage.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
For an informal discussions about the role, please contact Wayne Chandai, wchandai@lambeth.gov.uk
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 23:59 Monday 1st April 2024
Previous applicants need not apply
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 interest 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 or 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 .
