Summer Intern - Housing Directorate
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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/4/2025
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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
As we are offering six different internship positions, you must choose and apply for only one that best aligns with your interests and skills.
What’s the role?
This project is based in the Housing directorate in the Council.
Our newest directorate, Housing, was created when Lewisham Homes transferred into the Council in October 2023. The Council is responsible for managing 19,000 homes and supports the residents living in them. The Housing Strategy division are the experts in tackling homelessness, providing temporary accommodation, and ensuring quality standards in private sector housing. Whether you're facing a housing crisis or need advice on your rental property, they've got your back. With their support and guidance, they're here to ensure everyone has a safe and secure place to call home.
The intern will work on a Housing Services Review and Improvement Project, aimed at cataloguing housing services, mapping key processes, and updating referral forms, policies, and guidance notes to align with legal and Ombudsman recommendations. Through hands-on experience in policy review, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement, the intern will gain a deep understanding of housing operations while developing transferable analytical and problem-solving skills.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
The job is based in Laurence House, Catford, SE6 4RU although there might be opportunities for visits to our satellite sites across Lewisham borough
Special conditions
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 Agnes Bailey at [email protected]
Please click here to view the Role Specification
Salary
London Living Wage - £13.85 per hour; 35 hours a week.
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.
We encourage early applications, as we may close the advert before the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications.
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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
As we are offering six different internship positions, you must choose and apply for only one that best aligns with your interests and skills.
What’s the role?
This project is based in the Housing directorate in the Council.
Our newest directorate, Housing, was created when Lewisham Homes transferred into the Council in October 2023. The Council is responsible for managing 19,000 homes and supports the residents living in them. The Housing Strategy division are the experts in tackling homelessness, providing temporary accommodation, and ensuring quality standards in private sector housing. Whether you're facing a housing crisis or need advice on your rental property, they've got your back. With their support and guidance, they're here to ensure everyone has a safe and secure place to call home.
The intern will work on a Housing Services Review and Improvement Project, aimed at cataloguing housing services, mapping key processes, and updating referral forms, policies, and guidance notes to align with legal and Ombudsman recommendations. Through hands-on experience in policy review, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement, the intern will gain a deep understanding of housing operations while developing transferable analytical and problem-solving skills.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
- Communicate effectively, building relationships with stakeholders in local and partnership organisations to foster collaboration.
- Eager to learn and develop new skills, taking initiative to expand your knowledge.
- Showcase strong organisational skills, adeptly prioritising tasks to deliver accurate work within deadlines.
- Engage actively in meetings, presenting information and ideas clearly and persuasively to contribute meaningfully to discussions.
The job is based in Laurence House, Catford, SE6 4RU although there might be opportunities for visits to our satellite sites across Lewisham borough
Special conditions
- You must be a 2nd year undergraduate student AND have a Lewisham-registered home address (these details will be verified prior to interviews).
- You'll earn 4 days' annual leave which must be taken during your 8-week placement. If you have any other holidays booked beyond the 4-day allowance, these will be unpaid.
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 Agnes Bailey at [email protected]
Please click here to view the Role Specification
Salary
London Living Wage - £13.85 per hour; 35 hours a week.
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.
We encourage early applications, as we may close the advert before the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications.
Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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