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When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Application Process:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Please use the ‘Cover Letter’ link to upload your Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria marked with ‘A’ on the personal specification</strong>.</span></p> <p><span>Please note we operate an anonymised application process. 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This includes monitoring and evaluating the TMO’s performance to ensure they meet key performance indicators, adhere to regulatory requirements and enforce the terms of the Management Agreement so that they deliver to an agree standard and are continuously improving. </p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>Tenants have a right to take on the management of the council housing where they live under the right to manage legislation. </p> <p>You will lead on and have the overall strategic overview of the TMO’s that provide Housing services on behalf of the LB of Lambeth under various management agreements. 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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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p> <p>You will be joining a highly skilled and passionate team that fosters personal and professional development, offering opportunities for mentoring, continued learning and career progression.</p> <p> Our team directly supports procurements across the housing directorate but equally interfaces with other directorates in a collaborative, open, and supportive environment. 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Evaluate and report impacts on changes of company composition and filed notices upon contracts and service delivery.</li> <li>Assist with periodic reviews of Housing contracts and scheduling annual performance reviews.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:</strong></p> <ul>\n<li>Knowledge of public procurement and project/contract management in relation to housing maintenance and construction services.</li> <li>Demonstrable understanding of Local Authority objectives specific to Housing and how these relate to and support other objectives </li> <li>Demonstrable track record of using IT to collect, collate and analyse data, to report performance and improve governance arrangements in an organisation.</li> <li>Ability to analyse business requirements, identify risks and prioritise actions.</li> <li>Experience of working in a team to attain objectives within the field of procurement or construction contracts.</li> <li>A relevant degree or professional qualification in law, the built environment or procurement and supply chain management with evidence of on-going professional development.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</p> <p><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p> <p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adelle Pobee at apobee@lambeth.gov.uk </p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and submit a CV, along with your supporting statement. 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In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. </p> <p><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p> <p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adelle Pobee at apobee@lambeth.gov.uk </p> <p> </p><p><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></p> <p>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 31 October 2024.</p> <p>Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 4 November 2024.</p> <p><i><strong>.</strong></i></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <p>We believe in rewarding our staff. 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Lambeth has also become a Borough of Sanctuary, recognising its historic and current welcoming of new families and communities who want to make Lambeth ‘home’. </p> <p>We know that to be the best borough we can possibly be, we need to harness and nourish our assets, resources, and community energy, so that everyone in Lambeth can belong, can thrive, and so that nobody is left behind. </p> <p>Following extensive work with our communities, residents, partners and workforce to set our strategic priorities and vision for Lambeth, we published our new borough plan Lambeth 2030: Our Future, Our Lambeth, setting out our bold, long-term vision reflecting our ambitions for our residents and communities.</p> <p>It sets out ambitions to make Lambeth a place we can all call home, to ensure our neighbourhoods are fit for the future and to make the borough one of the safest in London. Running across each of these is an explicit commitment to making Lambeth a borough of equity and justice for all. </p> <p>If this sounds like the place and people who match your values and ambitions, join us as we embark on our most exciting chapter yet and help us write history for the next generation.</p> <p><strong>The role</strong></p> <p>You will play a lead role in managing, developing, and delivering our newly established Lambeth Strategic Partnership programme to stimulate increased engagement and collaboration opportunities that will amplify the delivery of Lambeth 2030: Our Future, Our Lambeth - which sets out our bold ambitions for the future. </p> <p>Working with senior officers and cabinet members, you will lead the development of relationships and partner networks that will accelerate the reach and impact of key strategic programmes. And you will develop and facilitate the voice of the partnership on a local, regional and national level, understanding where the partnership can align key priorities, messaging and activities, in support of the council’s key public and external affairs activity.</p> <p>We are looking for a capable all-rounder, an individual comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels – both internal and external. Experience in leading partnership delivery through a place-based approach, and knowledge of the governance structure, behaviours and values that are required for effective cross-sector partnerships is essential. A background in external/public affairs and knowledge of government landscape, processes and opportunities for lobbying and influencing are desirable. An ability to pick up varied, complex and big profile policy topics is a must, as well as a capacity to produce briefings, guidance and other materials on a short turnaround. You will need to have a good understanding of local government and the challenges it faces and an interest in policy development. Experience of successful project management and partnership working is essential, as are great organisational and written skills. </p> <p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</p> <p><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kieran Ferdinand at </strong><strong>kferdinand@lambeth.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>If you're interested in this opportunity, then please click on the apply button and complete an online application and upload your supportive document. 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Communicating your visionary proposals through AutoCAD and other tools, you’ll develop detailed plans and business cases that pave the way for future projects. Leading your team with enthusiasm, you’ll ensure top-notch project execution, promote a positive team culture, and provide essential training on new standards. You would be advising on new legislation and ensuring seamless project handovers. Join and be part of a thrilling journey to reshape Lambeth’s public spaces. Get ready to make a lasting impact!</p> <p><strong>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will both clearly evidence:</strong></p> <p>Ideally, a qualification in relevant to Highways or Transportation, or applicable experience. Knowledge of technical drawing software, e.g., AutoCAD. Awareness of legislation, design standards, and best practice related to Highways. Practical skills in delivering a variety of technical projects and assessing the quality of work done by others. 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