• Job Description

  Req#: 1681

  Assistant Director, Development - Strategic Partnerships and Programmes
  SMG1, £91,610 - £108,239

  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 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:

  The role will sit within our Estate Renewal and New Homes division, responsible for responding to the new Housing Strategy and achieving the council’s ambition to increase the supply of genuinely affordable housing for residents who need them by 2030 via the New Homes Programme.

  To deliver this, the team has the following priorities:

  • Delivering at pace with a renewed focus on partnerships to enable delivery. Creating the environment and culture to build more affordable homes on council land.
  • Monitoring and co-ordinating the council’s New Homes Programme, consisting of key development and estate renewal projects, ensuring the right balance of control and support is in place to ensure delivery at pace. Maintaining a constant grip on budgets, timeline, and quality.
  • Identifying new opportunities for residential development, including the facilitation of feasibility studies, both on the council’s own land and by developing partnerships with other landowners including Housing Associations.
  • Delivering new affordable homes on the council’s land via both inhouse direct delivery and development partnerships, with a focus on maximising the number of social rent homes delivered and the level of grant funding secured to support delivery.
  • Leading, facilitating, and engaging with other internal stakeholder teams to ensure the smooth delivery of the projects over the development cycle including procurement, democratic services, governance, communications, finance, legal, housing management, and property services.

  About the Role:

  This role’s primary purpose is to lead on the establishment and management of strong strategic partnerships, and to introduce sound strategy, governance, and programme management, in order to provide a best practice framework, standards, and route for the delivery of the council’s ambition to build more affordable housing and deliver estate renewal.

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

  A relevant degree or professional qualification, or at least 5 years’ experience in one or more key areas of the post’s responsibilities.

  Proven knowledge of housing development legislation and best practice coupled with an understanding of the role of public and private sectors, and of local authority processes and structures in relation to housing delivery.

  Broad knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting housing in an inner-city borough.

  Relevant recent experience of establishing and implementing strategy and policy and of establishing and managing strategic and operational governance to successfully achieve required decisions and positive outcomes in local government.

  Practical application of project and programme management methodologies and techniques to large complex programmes to achieve positive outcomes.

  Providing expert advice to Councillors, senior officers, partners, and local groups on housing delivery matters including presenting reports to boards and to other key stakeholder groups.

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

  Job Description & Person Specification

  Contact Information:

  For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kathryn Eames at KEames@lambeth.gov.uk

  Recruitment Timelines:

  Closing Date: Midnight on Friday the 31st May 2024

  Shortlisting: Monday the 3rd of June 2024

  Interviews: Week Commencing Monday the 17th of June 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 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.

  We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers

• About the company

  Lambeth London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Lambeth in Greater London, England.

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