Service Manager (Engagement) 

PO9:  Starting salary £69,258 pa incl. LW

Lambeth is a vibrant community which offers an enriching and dynamic environment. We are proud of our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

We want Lambeth to be one of the best places in the world for children and young people to grow up. We are looking for talented, ambitious and future focused people to join our expanding youth services (including Youth Justice, Contextual Safeguarding and Youth Engagement) to provide children, young people and families with opportunities to thrive. 

We are looking for community focused, highly flexible and creative people for our new Engagement Service. We want workers who enjoy working with children and young people in the evenings, weekends, and school holidays. We need workers who can engage them with their local community settings in partnership with the adults they know and trust. We need people with tenacity and persistence to help provide accessible support that is inclusive and makes a real difference. For this service we are looking for:

A fixed term Service Manager who is an influential leader able to develop local partnerships and develop this service at pace. Educated to degree level with at least 3 years of successful people management. You need to be passionate about community-based provision and adept at developing evidence that proves the difference being made to children’s lives. 

Why Lambeth: -

We believe in rewarding our staff and can offer: 

• Fantastic, modern working environment 
• Competitive Salaries
• Up to 35 days annual leave
• excellent transport links 
• Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.

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Job description & person specification

For an informal discussion, please contact Michele who will link you to the best person for each role. mowusu@lambeth.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 28th April 2024 

Interview Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs 

You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here www.cifas.org.uk.