Commissioning Development Officer
London Borough of Lambeth
Commissioning Development Officer
Full time/Fixed Term-Secondment for 12 months
PO2: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £47,925pa incl. LW
Agency staff please click HERE to apply
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 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, London's 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 Lambeth’s 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 Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
The Supported Housing Commissioning team manage funding streams to support a range of housing-related support services for young people and single adults with support needs. The Adult Supported Housing Pathway accommodates former rough sleepers and single adults aged 22+.This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our lively, passionate, and welcoming team. The role will be extremely varied, and you will play a key part in making a significant difference to some of the most vulnerable people in Lambeth, those sleeping rough or without a home.
About the Role:
The Commissioning Development Officer will support the team with all phases of the commissioning cycle, creatively drawing on a wide range of resources and assets across the partnership, organisation, and community to ensure that the council’s strategic, specialist housing-related support requirements are delivered. This role will require working in partnership with key stakeholders, colleagues, and the community, in a politically sensitive environment.
The post holder will work across rough sleeping services and supported housing provision, including Housing First, to monitor contract compliance and collaborate with providers to develop and implement improvement plans. This will ensure that all commissioned services consistently meet required standards of quality and excellence.
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 close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26 July 2026.
Shortlisting: Monday 27th July 2026 to Thursday 6th August 2026.
Interviews: From Thursday 13th August 2026
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
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
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ryan Jackson at Rjackson@lambeth.gov.uk.
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.