Community Safety SLP Officer

Community Safety SLP Officer REF: 2611

PO1: £43,308 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852 pa inc

Full-Time

Permanent

About the Role

Join Lambeth Council at an exciting time as we work with partners to make our borough safer and stronger. As a Community Safety (Safer Lambeth Partnership) Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the statutory governance body for community safety - the Safer Lambeth Partnership.

You’ll be responsible for organising and administering partnership boards and forums, ensuring meetings run smoothly and actions are delivered. This includes preparing agendas, coordinating participation, taking minutes, tracking action plans, and supporting data analysis to inform strategies that reduce crime and disorder.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in multi-agency governance and community safety strategy, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to make a real difference to Lambeth’s communities.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience in administration and governance support, ideally within a community safety or regulatory setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of multi-agency problem-solving and community safety legislation (or willingness to develop this knowledge).
• Why Join Us
• Be part of a vibrant, diverse borough committed to equity, kindness, accountability, and ambition.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to strategic partnership work.
• Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and employee benefits.

About Lambeth

Lambeth is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant communities and iconic landmarks. We are proud of our commitment to equality, inclusion, and innovation in public services. Our vision is to create a borough where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Working with us means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference for residents.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will need to undertake a Basic DBS check and a Cifas check (Further information about Cifas can be found here: Cifas).
We actively welcome applications from Lambeth Care Leavers and candidates from all backgrounds.

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 & 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: 11:59pm on Sunday 18th January 2026.

Please cleck here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

For an informal discussion, please contact:

- Trevor East, Community Safety (SLP) Manager – TEast@lambeth.gov.uk or Gaynor Brown, Head of Service Development & Performance Management – GBrown3@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 clickhere.