Principal Service Development Officer (Substantive)

Principal Service Development Officer REF: 2806

PO2: 44937 pa rising in annual increments to 47925 pa inc LW.

2x 12 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 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 ourLambeth 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

Were 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 realitydriving efficiency sparking innovation and constantly elevating the customer experience. With a mindset geared toward continuous improvement and bold problemsolving were always exploring smarter better ways to deliver our service.

About the Role:

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:

Job Description and Person Specification

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: 11:55pm on Tuesday 5 May 2026

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Contact Information:

For an informal discussion please contact:Miranda Feasey at

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 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.