VCS Liaison Officer PO7: Starting salary £58,197pa increasing in yearly increments to £61,347pa incl. LW 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: The Valuation and Strategic Assets (VASA) team is part of the wider Climate and Inclusive Growth directorate. The team is focussed on the strategic utilisation of land and assets. The council’s assets and properties are also critical to service delivery across health, children’s services, leisure, libraries and schools. VASA is a diverse team of multi-disciplinary professionals, providing support and expert across the Council, as well as working closely with the Council’s external partners such as the NHS. The team drives revenue generation in the commercial investment portfolio as well as enabling social value to be delivered from community assets, and ensuring assets are safe and properly utilised. About the Role: Lambeth is committed to supporting a sustainable, vibrant third sector and has recently developed a new Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Asset Strategy. A key element to this strategy is to improve liaison between the Council and VCS tenants. The VCS Liaison Officer is a unique and exciting role, integral to how the Council collaborates with the VCS in the Borough. The role has significant potential to enable real positive change across the Borough. The Liaison Officer will capture and monitor data relating to the social value outcomes from the VCS portfolio. Alongside this, the post holder will develop technical property skills and knowledge by supporting the sector with property advice, alongside the Council’s managing agents. Important in the role is a collaborative mindset, great communication and analysis skills. Understanding commercial property and knowledge of key landlord & tenant and health & safety legislation would be advantageous, For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job descriptions & person specification Recruitment Timelines: Closing Date: Midnight on 27 th August 2024 Shortlisting: from Wednesday 28 th August 2024 Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 9 th September 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 interested 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 . If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Jon Barclay on [email protected] .

Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee discount, Sick pay