Contracts and Projects Officer (Financial Resilience)
PO3, £44,862 - £48,063

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 role: 

The Economic Inclusion team works to ensure that residents in Lambeth are financially resilient, able to maximise their incomes and weather financial shocks.

Financial Resilience describes the ability of our residents to be better equipped in managing their personal circumstances effectively and their ability to progress into a more positive position.

The Financial Resilience Officer will provide essential support for key operations within the Economic Inclusion team, including the commissioning, contracting, and monitoring of projects and programmes related to financial resilience and inclusion.

Reporting to the Economic Inclusion Manager, this role will require an ability to undertake all aspects of the commissioning cycle including options design and appraisal, contract management, quality monitoring and critical analysis of data and information related to service delivery; as well as service improvement, monitoring and evaluation.

The postholder will also be responsible for the development of a range of new financial resilience projects and programmes in response to the cost-of-living crisis and the London Living Wage.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Responsibility for the development, commissioning, delivery and evaluation of Financial Resilience projects and programmes to support the economic wellbeing of Lambeth residents 
• Development of quality assurance systems and standards for the Lambeth advice service, sharing good practice and capacity building the wider advice provider network to ensure the quality of advice in the borough 
• Develop and maintain a network of advice providers, encouraging cohesive working and a co-ordinated approach for the advice sector in Lambeth 
• Undertake development work and network-building in relation to the Good Work and Living Wage agendas 

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

Job Description and Person Specification

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on the 12th of May

Shortlisting: W/C the 13th of May

Interviews: Week Commencing the 20th of May

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.