Lambeth-Council

Head of Climate Change and Sustainability PO9: Starting salary £73,266 per annum, incl LW, rising to £78,090 Fixed Term / Secondment: 1 Year Full Time: 35 hours About Us 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. 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'. 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. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the Team Lambeth's dynamic Climate Change and Sustainability draws from a range of disciplines including architects, engineers, data analysts, economists, etc. Working closely with colleagues across the council, we play a key role in delivering the 2030 Borough Plan, through Lambeth's Climate Action Plan and Corporate Carbon Reduction Plan. Key Contributions Developing strategy (climate action plan, air quality, adaptation) and policy on strategic infrastructure (energy, water, heat networks); Obtaining funding and supporting on the delivery of capital projects (housing, schools, public realm); Decision making and procurement: Supporting colleagues across the council on sustainable procurement and operations; Convening: We work with external partners within the borough through the Lambeth Climate Partnership to collectively deliver our climate goals. About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the team, helping to deliver outcomes in line with the Climate Action Plan and Corporate Carbon Reduction Plan. You will develop effective partnerships, work closely with the community and key stakeholders, provide leadership on climate across the council and expert advice to senior leaders. Responsibilities Provide the Council's principal expertise on climate and sustainability, policy and programmes; Take responsibility for producing the council's climate and sustainability policies in partnership with stakeholders and communities; Devise, design and deliver a programme of effective projects relevant to the borough's different communities and neighbourhoods; Establish strong internal and external partnerships, leading liaison with officers from across the council and partner agencies; Provide a visible senior point of contact into the Council, representing the Council at a borough, regional, national and international level. How to Apply To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application. Job Description and Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Contact Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Phillips, Assistant Director Climate Change and Strategic Transport, You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here. Recruitment Timelines Closing Date: Sunday 5th July :55pm 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, click here.

Lambeth-Council is seeking a Practice Development Lead for their Social Care Academy. This role emphasizes driving practice improvement in Children's Social Care and involves working closely with various practitioners to ensure high-quality services. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in social work, coaching capabilities, and an understanding of practices focused on safety and effectiveness. Joining Lambeth, you'll be part of a supportive team committed to enhancing children's outcomes through innovative learning and professional development. Registration with Social Work England is mandatory at the time of application.

Practice Development Lead (2 Posts) Salary: PO5: £54,360 rising in annual increments £57,495 pa incl. LW Contract: Permanent / Full Time Working style: Hybrid Working About the Team An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Lambeth Social Care Academy due to the promotion of the current post holder. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Practice Development Lead to join our ambitious and forward thinking team. About the Role As a Practice Development Lead, you will be a key member of the Lambeth Social Care Academy, working closely with the Principal Social Worker, Service Managers, Advanced Practitioners and frontline teams to drive practice improvement across Children's Social Care. You will play a central role in embedding Lambeth's Signs of Safety practice model, ensuring that practitioners are supported, challenged, and developed to deliver relationship based, strengths focused practice that keeps children safe and achieves lasting change for families. The role combines practice leadership, quality assurance, workforce development, coaching, and organisational learning. You will act as an agent of change, championing best practice and supporting services to achieve and sustain high standards through reflective learning, audit activity, supervision, consultation and training. Working collaboratively with operational services and partner agencies, you will identify strengths, analyse themes and trends and help translate learning into meaningful improvements that enhance outcomes for children and young people. You will bring Strong and credible frontline social work experience with a track record of excellent practice. A passion for practice development, learning and supporting others to grow. Experience of coaching, mentoring, supervising or developing social workers, including students, ASYEs and experienced practitioners. A sound understanding of Signs of Safety and the ability to support practitioners to use the model confidently in their work with children and families. Experience of quality assurance activity, including auditing, case consultation, reflective learning and practice improvement. The ability to analyse complex information, identify themes and learning, and influence change at both practitioner and service level. Excellent communication, relationship building, and facilitation skills. Why Join Us? Lambeth is committed to creating a learning culture where practitioners are supported to do their best work with children and families. The Social Care Academy is at the heart of this ambition, providing innovative learning opportunities, professional development pathways and practice leadership across the directorate. You will be joining a dynamic, creative, and highly regarded team that values curiosity, collaboration, reflective practice and continuous improvement. Together, we are working to ensure that every child receives the right help at the right time and that our workforce feels confident, supported and empowered to make a difference. Please note that you must be registered with Social Work England at the time of application. Equal Opportunities 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.

Lambeth-Council is seeking a Head of Climate Change and Sustainability to lead the team in implementing the Climate Action Plan. This role demands a passionate individual who can foster effective partnerships, provide leadership in climate initiatives, and offer expert advice to senior council members. With a focus on community engagement, the postholder will drive policies that address climate challenges and collaborate with various stakeholders. Join Lambeth Council to contribute to sustainable development in a vibrant South London community.