Activities & Community Officer (West Norwood Cemetery) bei London Borough of Lambeth BU
London Borough of Lambeth BU · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
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Activities & Community Officer (West Norwood Cemetery) REF: 2316
PO1: £43,308 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852 pa inc LW pro-rata, pa including LW
Part 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 ourLambeth 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:
You will be part of a newly-formed Libraries and Venues team responsible for managing an expanding number of venues for hire in Lambeth-owned buildings across the borough, including Brockwell Hall. You will work closely with our Bereavement Services team who are responsible for managing West Norwood Cemetery and our other two cemeteries.
About the Role:
This role is required to deliver commitments linked to the NLHF-funded project within the cemetery. The focus will be setting up volunteering programmes and putting in place a system to manage this on an ongoing basis. In addition, you will need to plan and deliver an ongoing programme of activities within the cemetery, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders; as well as supporting the wider Venues team with external bookings for two new venues in the cemetery.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
- Knowledge and experience of managing and running community activities
- Experience of venue management and operations
- Experience of managing volunteers
- Experience of community development and engagement.
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 Kevin Crook at [email protected]
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 14th September 2025.
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.
- 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
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.
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