Principal Business & Programme Delivery Officer

Lambeth Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Principal Business & Programme Delivery Officer for a fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering financial and operational support in planning services, contributing to a digital transformation project, and requires analytical skills and experience in financial tasks. The contract offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount at local restaurants

Qualifications

• A sharp eye for detail with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights.
• Confidence using Excel to manage and reconcile large datasets.
• A practical attitude towards routine financial tasks and bigger-picture improvements.
• Experience in financial or back-office support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of planning and building control services.
• Produce financial forecasts and manage daily financial activities.
• Contribute to strategic work across the Directorate.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Collaborative mindset

Experience in financial support

Job description

Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply

Principal Business & Programme Delivery Officer REF: 2409

Hybrid Working

PO5: £52,674 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa inc LW.

6 Month Secondment Opportunity/ Fixed Term Contract and Full Time

About Us:

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. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

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.

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.

About the Team and the Role:

Our Planning and Development Delivery team is part of the forward-thinking Operations and Innovation service within Lambeth Council’s Climate and Inclusive Growth Directorate. We're driving real change creating new homes, boosting job opportunities, nurturing creative spaces, and tackling the climate emergency head-on.

We're national leaders in digital innovation, working at the cutting edge of planning and building control services. From pioneering smart solutions to delivering advanced analytics and financial forecasting, our skilled team is shaping a better built environment for all.

If you're passionate about innovation and making an impact, this is the place to be.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and motivated Principal Business & Programme Delivery Officer to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity to support the delivery of vital planning and building control services, with the potential to contribute to an innovative Alpha project exploring digital transformation in Building Control.

You’ll be a key officer working on key financial and operational tasks, producing forecasting working papers, improving systems and processes, and managing day-to-day financial activities such as reconciling high-value income streams. You’ll also support project delivery and contribute to wider strategic work across the Directorate.

If you're detail-focused, adaptable and ready to make an impact in a high-profile service area, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Bring

• A sharp eye for detail and strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Confidence using Excel to manage and reconcile large datasets - plus the ability to present your work clearly in Word and PowerPoint.
• A practical, hands-on attitude: just as comfortable tackling routine financial tasks as you are contributing to bigger-picture improvements.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset - you’re someone who picks things up quickly, asks the right questions, and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.
• Experience in financial or back-office support, with a working knowledge of planning or the built environment considered a bonus.

‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’

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

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stephen Barnes, [e-mail]

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 10 August 2025.

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.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• 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.

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 and personal statement.

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 .