Principal Jobs and Skills Officer
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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
3/25/2025
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Description
Job Description
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 an experienced project manager? Do you have experience in skills and employment programme development? Do you have a flair for building relationships with stakeholders?
What’s the role?
Lewisham Works is an award winning team which has supported over 1000 residents since its launch in 2022, with a focus on authentic, holistic support. Come and be a part of that journey, progressing the further development of employment support for Lewisham residents, in particular for young people and those with disabilities or health issues. You will work with employers, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to best understand the challenges faced; and design and manage solutions which lead to a skilled workforce in sustainable work.
This role is being offered on a temporary 24 month contract.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
You will have a keen understanding of the employment support and economic landscape. You will be a skilled project manager, able to draw on a range of resources to effectively plan, manage and deliver employment support. You will ensure programmes serve residents and employers effectively, using data to report, evaluate and continually improve services. You will have great people skills, capably leading a skilled team and working alongside a diverse range of people.
Location
The job is primarily based in Catford, 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 Hazel Brooks, Jobs and Skills Programme Lead. [email protected]
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£53,634 - £55,710 per annum (PO5)
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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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 an experienced project manager? Do you have experience in skills and employment programme development? Do you have a flair for building relationships with stakeholders?
What’s the role?
Lewisham Works is an award winning team which has supported over 1000 residents since its launch in 2022, with a focus on authentic, holistic support. Come and be a part of that journey, progressing the further development of employment support for Lewisham residents, in particular for young people and those with disabilities or health issues. You will work with employers, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to best understand the challenges faced; and design and manage solutions which lead to a skilled workforce in sustainable work.
This role is being offered on a temporary 24 month contract.
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
You will have a keen understanding of the employment support and economic landscape. You will be a skilled project manager, able to draw on a range of resources to effectively plan, manage and deliver employment support. You will ensure programmes serve residents and employers effectively, using data to report, evaluate and continually improve services. You will have great people skills, capably leading a skilled team and working alongside a diverse range of people.
Location
The job is primarily based in Catford, 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 Hazel Brooks, Jobs and Skills Programme Lead. [email protected]
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£53,634 - £55,710 per annum (PO5)
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.
Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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