Principal Service Development Officer REF:
PO: £, pa, rising in annual increments to £, pa inc LW.
x Month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over, 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 th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 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
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
About the Team
We’re a small, agile team at the forefront of shaping the future of the Revenue and Benefits Service. Our mission is to turn our target operating model into a living reality—driving efficiency, sparking innovation, and constantly elevating the customer experience. With a mindset geared toward continuous improvement and bold problem‑solving, we’re always exploring smarter, better ways to deliver our service.
About the Role:
This dynamic role sits at the heart of the Service Development team, shaping and driving forward innovative policy, impactful resources, and inspiring learning and development opportunities across the service. You’ll play a key part in creating the Lambeth Council Tax Support scheme, ensuring everything we deliver is powered by legislation, case law and the latest government guidance. Working in close partnership with providers and colleagues, the team leads the way in identifying and defining specified accommodation housing schemes—making a real difference.
Are you ready for something different? Do you like playing detective? Do you enjoy a challenge and like each day to be different? If that sounds like you then please apply.
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:
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: :pm on Tuesday May
Shortlisting date: W/C May
Interview dates: or May