Activities and Community Officer - Brockwell Hall

Part time (28 hours per week)

PO1: Starting salary £40,389 pa rising in annual increments to £42,855 pa pro-rata incl LW

Fixed Term Opportunity until 30 September 2026

VenueLambeth are responsible for facilitating, delivering and promoting events within indoor venues across London Borough of Lambeth. Our aim is to provide our residents, local community and the wider London market with an eclectic and diverse range of spaces for community events, commercial hire and private celebrations within our heritage venues. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and client communication, from enquiry to event delivery, ensuring all event logistics are managed to the highest standard.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join VenueLambeth on a 4-day per week (28 hours) basis responsible for the project development of the onsite activities, audience growth, training and volunteer plans and associated strategy for the National Lottery Heritage Fund project at Brockwell Hall.

In collaboration with the Heritage Lottery Fund, Lambeth Council and the Brockwell Park Community Partners, the project bring significant investment to ensure the future of Brockwell Hall, with a key focus on heritage and culture while offering customers outstanding facilities for a range of events. The post holder will be the lead officer for all community and heritage activities within the Hall and will be primarily responsible for the delivery of the Activity and Interpretation Plan.

The post will involve close liaison with the Project Manager, the Venue Manager, the Brockwell Park Community Partners and other key stakeholders to deliver their work. The post holder will be the lead officer for local engagement and developing partnerships which meet the project’s outcome requirements.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

You will have proven experience in working with the local community, partners and stakeholders in the development of new events, activities and small-scale projects. Ideally, you will have an understanding of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project processes and how to manage activities and events within listed buildings and / or heritage sites.

The role is seeking a candidate with excellent communication skills to build good working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and will suit a candidate with lots of creativity, energy, initiative, and vision.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lucy Zaman (LZaman@lambeth.gov.uk)

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. 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: 11:59pm on Sunday 18th August 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

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 click here.