Project Coordinator - Supported Housing

PO4: Starting salary £48,063 per annum rising in annual increments to £51,099 per annum 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 ourLambeth 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:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our lively, passionate, and welcoming team. The role will be extremely varied, and you will play a key part in making a significant difference to some of the most vulnerable people in Lambeth, those sleeping rough or without a home. 

About the Role:

The Project Coordinator post will work alongside commissioners to procure and mobilise new rough sleeping interventions and projects. They will monitor and review the quality of services being delivered and ensure all contract requirements are being met. The post holder will demonstrate creative thinking and resourcefulness to generate solutions to support commissioners and stakeholders in the delivery of these projects. 

This role is a 1-year fixed term post so the successful candidate will be required to hit the ground running and will have demonstrable experience within rough sleeping, homelessness and/or supported housing and project management.

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

• Experience of working within rough sleeping, homelessness and supported housing including a knowledge of key national issues & programmes related to this field.
• Experience in a project management or project assurance role.
• Partnership and collaborative working.
• Focuses on results.

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

Job Description and Person Specification

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Casey at ecasey@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 6th May 2024

Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th May 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th May 2024

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 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.

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