Business Support Officer

Scale 6: £37,509 - £38,637

Full time, Permanent, Hybrid

About Us

Lambeth Council has bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through the Lambeth 2030 Plan. We are delivering through the One Lambeth Programme to be connected by purpose and to deliver excellence. We have refreshed our set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. We span from Streatham in the south to Waterloo in the north, and we are the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken. Lambeth is home to a diverse range of communities and cultures.

With exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural venues like the Black Cultural Archives, and institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the role

The Lambeth Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) is committed to ensuring all children and young people in Lambeth are safe and protected from harm. We are seeking a Business Support Officer to support the partnership. The role involves working with a small team, taking on a range of duties including mailbox management, finance processing, data input, storage and archiving, arranging meetings, taking notes, and supporting the delivery of our training programme.

You will have exemplary communication skills, the ability to digest complex information and present it clearly, and the ability to write minutes that capture key discussions and actions. You will be comfortable updating information for the LSCP website and social media. You will also form positive professional relationships across agencies to coordinate diaries and schedule meetings and events.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kersha Clarke, the Partnership Manager, at kclarke@lambeth.gov.uk.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the linked documents below: JD and Person Specification

Closing date

14th September at midnight.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's
• Generous annual leave entitlement from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days with 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
• Discounts at Active Lambeth Gyms
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Secure Bike Storage at the Town Hall and Civic Centre
• Trade Union Membership

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, click the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an "A" at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are committed to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Living Wage Employer, and guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. Further information about the DBS can be found at homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found by searching for Cifas.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.