Talent & OD Support Officer en London Borough of Lewisham

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you a highly organised and proactive administrative professional looking to make a real impact? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the careers of others and helping them to thrive at Lewisham Council?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're looking for a Talent & OD Support Officer to join our dedicated People & Organisational Development (OD) team. In this role, you won't just be an administrator - you'll be at the heart of our most important talent and workforce development programmes.

What’s the role?

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Help coordinate and deliver our upskilling apprenticeships, graduate and internship schemes, and work experience programme within the Council, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively.
• Act as the first point of contact for internal queries, manage communications, and provide high-quality support to programme participants and stakeholders.
• Assist with the full lifecycle of our programmes, from planning and logistics to communications and data analysis, helping us to continuously improve.
• Take charge of essential administrative tasks, including managing shared files, processing invoices, and maintaining our systems and data.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with a proven track record as an administrator in a fast-paced environment. You'll need excellent communication skills, a knack for staying organised under pressure, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. You will need:

• Experience as an administrator within a complex organisation, handling diverse tasks with efficiency and precision.
• A history of successfully managing and building relationships with customers or stakeholders within a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, including advanced skills in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. You should also have experience using financial and HR management systems, as well as a demonstrated ability to transfer and analyse data to produce reports.

If you're passionate about supporting people and want to contribute to a working environment where every individual's unique contribution is valued, we encourage you to apply. This is more than a job—it's a chance to help build a foundation for success and truly make a difference.

Ready to take on this inspiring role? Apply now!

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU  but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact [email protected]

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification 

Salary

£37,509 - £38,637 per annum (Scale 6)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email [email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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