Senior Violence Reduction Unit Workstream Lead
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Senior Violence Reduction Unit Workstream Lead
Full time/Permanent
PO4: 51228pa rising in annual increments to 54360pa incl. LW
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 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 Londons 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 Lambeths communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
Within the Public Realm & Safety division our Lambeth Violence Reduction Unit leads the borough-wide approach to tackling violence and improving public safety. The Lambeth VRU drives strategy partnership work commissioning programme delivery and community engagement to address the root causes of violence. We work closely with residents young people survivors the Metropolitan Police the National Probation Service schools and voluntary and community organisations to deliver meaningful and measurable change.
About the Role:
As a Senior Violence Reduction Unit Workstream Lead you will play a pivotal role in deliveringLambeths strategy for Violence Affecting Young People and Adults under the age of 25and theSafer Lambeth Partnership Strategy.
You will lead the Lambeth VRUs priority thematic workstreams providing strategic direction programme oversight project management and partnership leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and delivering annual action plans and multiagency partnership work.
Producing strategic briefings and reports on violence reduction initiatives.
Leading community and practitioner engagement including forums and residentled initiatives.
Providing expert advice on legislation emerging national policy and best practice in violence reduction.
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 closing date: 11:59pm on 12th April
Shortlisting: 13th 24th April
Interviews: 27th April 8th May
Please click here to view:Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found hereCifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rory Gray at
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 clickhere.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
