• Job Description

  Req#: 1193

  Community Liaison Officer

  SO1: Starting salary £37,575 pa, rising in annual increments to £38,769 per annum incl LW

  1 x Secondment / Fixed Term contract

  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:

  To assist Lambeth council in its duty to undertake tasked and proactive patrols, with the primary role of carrying out focused and high levels of enforcement and investigation activities across the borough, addressing issues of crime and disorder, anti-social behaviour, nuisance, environmental issues, and other offences; in line with the Lambeth Made Safer, Lambeth Made Communities and Violence Against Women and Girls strategies. We have an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about their community.

  About the Role:

  This role will mean working across several council services to provide support in carrying out enforcement duties, engaging with the community and implementing safety measures to Lambeth residents. The post holder will be professional and have excellent communication skills, be skilled at influencing others to improve standards, have experience in conflict management and confident in working alone or as part of a team. They will be responsible for undertaking a range of systems and administrative duties within the role, additionally, they will be required to use the current information databases efficiently and effectively. A knowledge of the government legislation is desirable but not mandatory and the post holder should be prepared to work outside of normal hours, working evenings and occasional weekend working.

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

  We require committed, conscientious, reliable and empathetic officers to help us implement our community engagement strategy to promote reassurance and safety and prioritises, with the health and wellbeing of Lambeth’s residents, business owners and customers.

  You will possess the enthusiasm and self-motivation to rise to the challenges Lambeth presents daily to our diverse communities across Lambeth and share our conviction that by working together with all our partners, we can improve the quality of life for all who live, work and socialise in our borough.

  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 or further information on the role please contact:
  Public Protection Operations Manager; Latifat Akanmu (LAkanmu2@lambeth.gov.uk)

  Recruitment Timelines:

  Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 9th 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.

  In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

  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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