Location
London Borough of Lambeth

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£51,228 per annum in annual increments to £54,360 including London Weighting

About the Role
This is an exciting 12-month fixed term secondment opportunity to join the Planning & Development Delivery Team within Lambeth Council. The team provides operational, financial, digital and programme management support that enables the Operations & Innovation service, Planning service and Building Control service to operate effectively.

The role combines financial management, performance analysis, income generation and service improvement. You will play a key role in supporting the Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) service, helping to maximise income, monitor performance and ensure accurate financial management and reporting of a significant revenue stream.

You will work closely with planning, building control, finance and corporate colleagues to produce financial forecasts, undertake income reconciliations, monitor budgets, manage purchase order processes and support debt recovery activities. Additionally, you will analyse service data, prepare reports and dashboards, and provide insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Alongside these responsibilities, you will contribute to MHCLG funded, high-profile digital transformation and service improvement projects, supporting the development of new systems, processes and ways of working across Planning and Building Control. This varied role offers exposure to finance, data analysis, project delivery and service development within a fast-paced and evolving local government environment.

Lambeth is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents, rich in diversity and culture, with bold ambitions outlined in the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. The borough offers exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural landmarks including the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions like St Thomas's Hospital.

The Planning & Development Delivery team plays a vital role in ensuring Town Planning and Building Control services operate efficiently, remain financially sustainable, and continue to modernise through innovation and digital transformation. It is a collaborative and supportive team working across multiple service areas to drive systems expertise, improve efficiency and deliver excellent customer service.

Experience
Proven experience in budgeting, financial management, performance reporting, analysis, service planning and business support. Experience working within or supporting Built Environment services such as Planning or Building Control is desirable but not essential. Candidates with transferable skills from private business, voluntary organisations or community groups are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate relevant financial and service management expertise.

Experience in managing income-generating services, financial forecasting, reconciliations, purchase order management and debt recovery is essential. Experience in data analysis, producing management information, dashboards and business intelligence to support decision-making is also required.

Experience in programme delivery, contract and supplier management, governance and project implementation is advantageous.

About you
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organisational skills. Able to work collaboratively across teams and services, demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Enthusiastic about digital transformation and service improvement.

Committed to delivering excellent customer service and supporting the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of public services.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mandated, but relevant professional qualifications in finance, project management, business administration or related fields would be beneficial.

A willingness to learn and develop expertise in built environment project delivery, financial management and service improvement within local government is essential.