Commercial Officer

Scale 5: Starting Salary £31,716 pa rising in annual increments to £33,204 per annum incl LW

Contract type: 1 x Permanent - Full time

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 Registrars team helps customers through the highs and lows of key life events. They register births and deaths as well as conduct marriages and civil partnerships and citizenship ceremonies.

About the Role:

The commercial officer will work closely with the Registrars team, They will manage and develop the gift side of the business as well as registrars licensing. They will support the with ceremonies and will help us to develop the commercial side of our business. 

Alongside our statutory functions we are also developing our commercial capability, growing our ceremony business as well as managing and developing our gift rang. In this role you will be key to looking after our gifts, managing stock and range, as well as supporting our ceremonies business and associated elements such as licensing and managing marketing and social media. You will be working with colleagues, customers and key partners and suppliers. This will be a diverse, interesting, and exciting role.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

An innovative and dedicated officer who is great with all customers. You will champion Lambeth’s values

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job description & person specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Goodman at [rgoodman1@lambeth.gov.uk.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 6th May 2024

Shortlisting:  Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th May 2024

Interviews: Monday 13th - Wednesday 15th May 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 interest 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.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas