Why Southwark? Do you see yourself leading the support, leadership and development of critical property and asset management applications? Can you use your technical expertise to improve digital services that help deliver better outcomes for residents? Does the idea of joining a forward-thinking technology team that drives innovation across one of London's largest councils excite you? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Technology and Digital Services team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Property & Assets Application Manager to join our amazing team and help make a difference today. What You'll Be Doing As the Property & Assets Application Manager, you'll lead the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of key property services applications. You'll work closely with operational teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure systems remain reliable, effective and aligned to business needs. You'll play a vital role in managing application performance, resolving complex technical issues, overseeing upgrades and enhancements, supporting integrations and APIs, and helping shape the future development of the council's property and asset management systems. What We're Looking For We're looking for a collaborative and proactive applications specialist who can combine technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll bring: Strong knowledge of property, repairs or asset management systems. Experience managing, supporting and improving corporate business applications. Good understanding of IT operational best practice, including ITIL principles. Experience working with SQL databases, system integrations and APIs. The ability to troubleshoot, own and resolve complex application support issues and the user experiene Strong communication skills with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels. Experience working effectively with senior stakeholders and external suppliers. Ability to share knowledge with colleagues to cover during busy periods, or when absent The ability to manage priorities, coordinate work and drive service improvements. A degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Experience documenting system knowledge, support processes and configuration to improve service resilience and support handover across a team. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert. Contact Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dorothy Brightly-Jones at .uk . Additional Information Additional Information Permanent full-time position. Hybrid working arrangement with 2/3 days a week in the office. Based within Technology and Digital Services, Finance Division. Benefits and more information: Recruitment Timeline Advert go live: 11/09/2026 Advert close date: 11:59pm on 27/09/2026 Shortlisting date: W/C 28/09/2026 Interview date: W/C 12/10/2026 The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Southwark Council will only contact candidates through official Council recruitment channels. We will not ask you to provide passport details, proof of address, National Insurance number, bank details or payment at application stage. These checks are only requested during onboarding once an offer of employment has been made. If you're unsure whether a communication you've received is genuine, please contact the Resourcing Team directly before sharing any personal information. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Those currently in care or who have previously been in care Disabled people or those with a long-term health condition Attachments AppSupportMgr-JD-Housing-V2.docx
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Why Southwark? Do you see yourself leading the support, leadership and development of critical property and asset management applications? Can you use your technical expertise to improve digital services that help deliver better outcomes for residents? Does the idea of joining a forward-thinking technology team that drives innovation across one of London's largest councils excite you? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Technology and Digital Services team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Property & Assets Application Manager to join our amazing team and help make a difference today. What You'll Be Doing As the Property & Assets Application Manager, you'll lead the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of key property services applications. You'll work closely with operational teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure systems remain reliable, effective and aligned to business needs. You'll play a vital role in managing application performance, resolving complex technical issues, overseeing upgrades and enhancements, supporting integrations and APIs, and helping shape the future development of the council's property and asset management systems. What We're Looking For We're looking for a collaborative and proactive applications specialist who can combine technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll bring: Strong knowledge of property, repairs or asset management systems. Experience managing, supporting and improving corporate business applications. Good understanding of IT operational best practice, including ITIL principles. Experience working with SQL databases, system integrations and APIs. The ability to troubleshoot, own and resolve complex application support issues and the user experiene Strong communication skills with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels. Experience working effectively with senior stakeholders and external suppliers. Ability to share knowledge with colleagues to cover during busy periods, or when absent The ability to manage priorities, coordinate work and drive service improvements. A degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Experience documenting system knowledge, support processes and configuration to improve service resilience and support handover across a team. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert. Contact Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dorothy Brightly-Jones at .uk . Additional Information Additional Information Permanent full-time position. Hybrid working arrangement with 2/3 days a week in the office. Based within Technology and Digital Services, Finance Division. Benefits and more information: Recruitment Timeline Advert go live: 11/09/2026 Advert close date: 11:59pm on 27/09/2026 Shortlisting date: W/C 28/09/2026 Interview date: W/C 12/10/2026 The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Southwark Council will only contact candidates through official Council recruitment channels. We will not ask you to provide passport details, proof of address, National Insurance number, bank details or payment at application stage. These checks are only requested during onboarding once an offer of employment has been made. If you're unsure whether a communication you've received is genuine, please contact the Resourcing Team directly before sharing any personal information. Guaranteed Interview Scheme As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Those currently in care or who have previously been in care Disabled people or those with a long-term health condition Attachments AppSupportMgr-JD-Housing-V2.docx
About us We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.? Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. About the role We believe our greatest strength to be our people. Driven by values that promote openness, honesty and accountability, we're committed to ensuring our staff, residents and communities are enabled to reach their full potential. We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join us on a 12-month maternity cover, working predominantly across our Children & Adults Services. As an HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with senior managers, key stakeholders and HR colleagues, providing high-quality operational HR business partnering across a varied and fast-paced portfolio. You'll provide expert advice, guidance and practical people solutions that support service priorities, strengthen management capability and contribute to a positive employee experience. This is a broad generalist HR role. You'll support senior managers with workforce planning, organisational and service change, complex employee relations, resourcing and people management, while helping services anticipate and respond to both current and future workforce challenges. You'll use workforce information and data to identify trends, inform decision-making and help managers develop effective and sustainable people solutions. You'll also play an important role in working collaboratively with our Trade Unions. You'll coach and challenge managers, provide clear and pragmatic advice and help ensure that people processes are managed fairly, consistently and effectively. What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced HR professional with strong generalist knowledge and postgraduate membership of the CIPD, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. You'll have experience of HR business partnering within a large and complex organisation and be confident advising on complex employee relations and organisational change. You'll also be able to interpret workforce data, influence senior stakeholders and build constructive relationships with Trade Unions. You'll be organised, resilient and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy. Most importantly, you'll be able to combine sound professional judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach, while knowing when to challenge and when to collaborate to achieve the best outcome. In return, you'll join a supportive HR Business Partnering team with the opportunity to work across a varied and high-profile portfolio, develop your professional experience and contribute directly to the delivery of services that make a difference to Southwark's residents. Additional Information Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Are a Southwark redeployee We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme . We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Attachments HR Business Partner - Job Description & Person Specification
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
About us We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.? Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. About the role We believe our greatest strength to be our people. Driven by values that promote openness, honesty and accountability, we're committed to ensuring our staff, residents and communities are enabled to reach their full potential. We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join us on a 12-month maternity cover, working predominantly across our Children & Adults Services. As an HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with senior managers, key stakeholders and HR colleagues, providing high-quality operational HR business partnering across a varied and fast-paced portfolio. You'll provide expert advice, guidance and practical people solutions that support service priorities, strengthen management capability and contribute to a positive employee experience. This is a broad generalist HR role. You'll support senior managers with workforce planning, organisational and service change, complex employee relations, resourcing and people management, while helping services anticipate and respond to both current and future workforce challenges. You'll use workforce information and data to identify trends, inform decision-making and help managers develop effective and sustainable people solutions. You'll also play an important role in working collaboratively with our Trade Unions. You'll coach and challenge managers, provide clear and pragmatic advice and help ensure that people processes are managed fairly, consistently and effectively. What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced HR professional with strong generalist knowledge and postgraduate membership of the CIPD, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. You'll have experience of HR business partnering within a large and complex organisation and be confident advising on complex employee relations and organisational change. You'll also be able to interpret workforce data, influence senior stakeholders and build constructive relationships with Trade Unions. You'll be organised, resilient and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy. Most importantly, you'll be able to combine sound professional judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach, while knowing when to challenge and when to collaborate to achieve the best outcome. In return, you'll join a supportive HR Business Partnering team with the opportunity to work across a varied and high-profile portfolio, develop your professional experience and contribute directly to the delivery of services that make a difference to Southwark's residents. Additional Information Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Are a Southwark redeployee We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme . We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Attachments HR Business Partner - Job Description & Person Specification
Senior Playworker Reference number: SC07925 Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) - £35,373 - £41,637 Schedule: Full-time Location: London Why Southwark? We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest assets and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. The Youth & Play Service are responsible for providing positive activities borough wide for young people aged 11 to 19 years (25 years with SEN) as well as delivery of Adventure Playgrounds for children aged 8 to 15 years. These services are provided in a variety of building-based youth centres and adventure playgrounds across the borough. What You'll Be Doing The Youth & Play Service are responsible for providing positive activities borough wide for young people aged 11 to 19 years (25 years with SEN) as well as delivery of Adventure Playgrounds for children aged 8 to 15 years. These services are provided in a variety of building-based youth centres and adventure playgrounds across the borough. The service also delivers the Youth Parliament, a commissioning programme of grants for organisations and individuals, the digital youth offer (One Hub) and strategic work with a variety of partners from both the statutory and voluntary sector. The service leads on the delivery and coordination of cross departmental youth related programmes with the overall aim to raise the profile of services for young people in Southwark so that no young person is left behind. It also aims to place young people at the heart of future service design to ensure that they can influence decisions affecting their lives. This includes ensuring that council's facilities are fit for purpose, of high quality and young people friendly and that services meet their needs and enable them to fulfil their potential. The post holder will at times work independently and will receive regular supervision to enable delivery of high quality, modern and customer focused services to young people in the Borough. What We're Looking For Experience of developing, facilitating and delivering adventure play activities and facilities for children and/or young people, and their maintenance. Experience of implementing services objectives across a range of play settings - which may include, facility based, detached projects, open or closed play spaces, targeted programmes. Experience of developing and maintaining appropriate and positive relationships with children and/or young people. Experience of managing and motivating teams, allocating resources, monitoring service provision and providing reports. Experience of liaising with internal and external agencies. Additional Information 30 hours per week = £28,562.50 per annum (based on £34,275 at 36 phw). The Play Offer is delivered Tuesdays to Saturdays, and we will require the post holder to work these days with some possible additional hours on Sundays, on an ad hoc basis. Closing date: 31st May 2026. Shortlisting: 3rd June 2026. Interviews: 9th and 10 th June 2026. What to Expect on the Interview Day The interview process may include the following elements: A short presentation. An interview with managers. A short interview with young people. Practical and scenario-based exercises. You will be given clear instructions for each part on the day. Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application would have already been considered as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept repeat applications during this period, and any new application submitted within this timeframe will not be progressed. The Play Offer is delivered Tuesdays to Saturdays, and we will require the post holder to work these days with some possible additional hours on Sundays, on an ad hoc basis Attachments Please click here for the job description and person specification
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Playworker Reference number: SC07925 Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) - £35,373 - £41,637 Schedule: Full-time Location: London Why Southwark? We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest assets and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. The Youth & Play Service are responsible for providing positive activities borough wide for young people aged 11 to 19 years (25 years with SEN) as well as delivery of Adventure Playgrounds for children aged 8 to 15 years. These services are provided in a variety of building-based youth centres and adventure playgrounds across the borough. What You'll Be Doing The Youth & Play Service are responsible for providing positive activities borough wide for young people aged 11 to 19 years (25 years with SEN) as well as delivery of Adventure Playgrounds for children aged 8 to 15 years. These services are provided in a variety of building-based youth centres and adventure playgrounds across the borough. The service also delivers the Youth Parliament, a commissioning programme of grants for organisations and individuals, the digital youth offer (One Hub) and strategic work with a variety of partners from both the statutory and voluntary sector. The service leads on the delivery and coordination of cross departmental youth related programmes with the overall aim to raise the profile of services for young people in Southwark so that no young person is left behind. It also aims to place young people at the heart of future service design to ensure that they can influence decisions affecting their lives. This includes ensuring that council's facilities are fit for purpose, of high quality and young people friendly and that services meet their needs and enable them to fulfil their potential. The post holder will at times work independently and will receive regular supervision to enable delivery of high quality, modern and customer focused services to young people in the Borough. What We're Looking For Experience of developing, facilitating and delivering adventure play activities and facilities for children and/or young people, and their maintenance. Experience of implementing services objectives across a range of play settings - which may include, facility based, detached projects, open or closed play spaces, targeted programmes. Experience of developing and maintaining appropriate and positive relationships with children and/or young people. Experience of managing and motivating teams, allocating resources, monitoring service provision and providing reports. Experience of liaising with internal and external agencies. Additional Information 30 hours per week = £28,562.50 per annum (based on £34,275 at 36 phw). The Play Offer is delivered Tuesdays to Saturdays, and we will require the post holder to work these days with some possible additional hours on Sundays, on an ad hoc basis. Closing date: 31st May 2026. Shortlisting: 3rd June 2026. Interviews: 9th and 10 th June 2026. What to Expect on the Interview Day The interview process may include the following elements: A short presentation. An interview with managers. A short interview with young people. Practical and scenario-based exercises. You will be given clear instructions for each part on the day. Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application would have already been considered as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept repeat applications during this period, and any new application submitted within this timeframe will not be progressed. The Play Offer is delivered Tuesdays to Saturdays, and we will require the post holder to work these days with some possible additional hours on Sundays, on an ad hoc basis Attachments Please click here for the job description and person specification
The role Step into a role where your expertise can help shape the provision of Adult Social Care services. Southwark Council's Safeguarding and Community Services Legal Team is now hiring an ambitious Adult Social Care Lawyerto help drive exceptional outcomes for our residents. By joining us, you will be at the heart of legal decision-making that protects vulnerable adults and supports life-changing outcomes for individuals and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, progressive legal team that invests in your development and gives you space to thrive. Why this role stands out: Impact with meaning : Your advice directly influences life-changing decisions for vulnerable adults and their families. Grow where you're valued : Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking legal team that actively invests in your development. Do law with edge : Work on complex, high-impact cases at the intersection of local government and evolving legal challenges. What you'll be doing You will provide first-class, cost-effective legal advice to the Adult Social Care team, ensuring decision-making meets the highest standards of good governance. Key responsibilities include: Managing your own caseload of complex adult social care matters under minimal supervision Delivering a high-quality, sustainable legal service in line with statutory and contractual obligations Researching legal questions and providing clear, practical advice to clients, and colleagues Preparing cases for courts, tribunals, and inquests Presenting cases at court, as required and subject to rights of audience Drafting pleadings and other legal documents Preparing legal concurrents for Council reports Assisting clients in responding to queries from Council members, MPs, the Ombudsman, and external partners Advising on the impact of new and emerging legislation Delivering training to clients and colleagues Driving continuous improvement, ensuring the service remains responsive in a changing legal and policy environment What we're looking for We're seeking a proactive and capable Lawyer with: Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, with a current (or eligible) practising certificate Conduct of litigation rights (or evidence of having applied for these rights) Extensive knowledge and proven experience in adult social care law, including community care, mental health, Court of Protection, NRPF, age assessments, and care leavers Experience managing a busy caseload of complex matters and delivering solutions under pressure Strong drafting and advocacy skills A solid understanding of local government law, governance, human rights, and equalities legislation Experience working in a legal service or practice, with confidence using legal research tools and case management systems A commitment to continuous professional development Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team Additional information About Southwark Council Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.?Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information: Salary: £50,175 - £57,495 per annum. This post attracts an additional benefits package to the value of £2,724 per annum (pro-rata) for staff which can be used towards benefits or taken as cash. Recruitment timetable: Closing Date: 11th May 2026 at 23:59 Interview Date: week commencing 1st June 2026 (in person at 160 Tooley Street offices) We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, pl
May 12, 2026
Full time
The role Step into a role where your expertise can help shape the provision of Adult Social Care services. Southwark Council's Safeguarding and Community Services Legal Team is now hiring an ambitious Adult Social Care Lawyerto help drive exceptional outcomes for our residents. By joining us, you will be at the heart of legal decision-making that protects vulnerable adults and supports life-changing outcomes for individuals and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, progressive legal team that invests in your development and gives you space to thrive. Why this role stands out: Impact with meaning : Your advice directly influences life-changing decisions for vulnerable adults and their families. Grow where you're valued : Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking legal team that actively invests in your development. Do law with edge : Work on complex, high-impact cases at the intersection of local government and evolving legal challenges. What you'll be doing You will provide first-class, cost-effective legal advice to the Adult Social Care team, ensuring decision-making meets the highest standards of good governance. Key responsibilities include: Managing your own caseload of complex adult social care matters under minimal supervision Delivering a high-quality, sustainable legal service in line with statutory and contractual obligations Researching legal questions and providing clear, practical advice to clients, and colleagues Preparing cases for courts, tribunals, and inquests Presenting cases at court, as required and subject to rights of audience Drafting pleadings and other legal documents Preparing legal concurrents for Council reports Assisting clients in responding to queries from Council members, MPs, the Ombudsman, and external partners Advising on the impact of new and emerging legislation Delivering training to clients and colleagues Driving continuous improvement, ensuring the service remains responsive in a changing legal and policy environment What we're looking for We're seeking a proactive and capable Lawyer with: Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, with a current (or eligible) practising certificate Conduct of litigation rights (or evidence of having applied for these rights) Extensive knowledge and proven experience in adult social care law, including community care, mental health, Court of Protection, NRPF, age assessments, and care leavers Experience managing a busy caseload of complex matters and delivering solutions under pressure Strong drafting and advocacy skills A solid understanding of local government law, governance, human rights, and equalities legislation Experience working in a legal service or practice, with confidence using legal research tools and case management systems A commitment to continuous professional development Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team Additional information About Southwark Council Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.?Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information: Salary: £50,175 - £57,495 per annum. This post attracts an additional benefits package to the value of £2,724 per annum (pro-rata) for staff which can be used towards benefits or taken as cash. Recruitment timetable: Closing Date: 11th May 2026 at 23:59 Interview Date: week commencing 1st June 2026 (in person at 160 Tooley Street offices) We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, pl
Why Southwark? Southwark is delivering a major programme of transformation to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads this work, bringing together programme leadership, delivery, service design, business analysis and PMO into a single function. We are seeking a Head of Service Design and Business Analysis to lead these capabilities. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping how services are designed, how problems are defined, and how new operating models are developed and delivered. What You'll Be Doing In this role you will: Lead service design and business analysis across the change portfolio Shape the design of new operating models that improve outcomes and efficiency Ensure a clear and consistent approach to problem definition, process design and requirements Work with Directors and senior leaders to develop practical solutions to service challenges Oversee the design of end-to-end services, journeys and processes Ensure design work translates into implementable change Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of service designers and business analysts Set clear standards and ways of working for design and analysis What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who has: Experience leading service design and/or business analysis in complex organisations A track record of delivering service transformation and operating model change Strong understanding of user-centred design, process improvement and analysis Experience working with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver change The ability to turn insight into practical, deliverable solutions Additional Information Advert close date: 11:59pm on 21st April 2026 Interview dates: 29th and 30th April 2026 The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Attachments Head Service Design and Business Analysis G15 (1).pdf
May 08, 2026
Full time
Why Southwark? Southwark is delivering a major programme of transformation to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads this work, bringing together programme leadership, delivery, service design, business analysis and PMO into a single function. We are seeking a Head of Service Design and Business Analysis to lead these capabilities. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping how services are designed, how problems are defined, and how new operating models are developed and delivered. What You'll Be Doing In this role you will: Lead service design and business analysis across the change portfolio Shape the design of new operating models that improve outcomes and efficiency Ensure a clear and consistent approach to problem definition, process design and requirements Work with Directors and senior leaders to develop practical solutions to service challenges Oversee the design of end-to-end services, journeys and processes Ensure design work translates into implementable change Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of service designers and business analysts Set clear standards and ways of working for design and analysis What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who has: Experience leading service design and/or business analysis in complex organisations A track record of delivering service transformation and operating model change Strong understanding of user-centred design, process improvement and analysis Experience working with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver change The ability to turn insight into practical, deliverable solutions Additional Information Advert close date: 11:59pm on 21st April 2026 Interview dates: 29th and 30th April 2026 The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Attachments Head Service Design and Business Analysis G15 (1).pdf
