Southwark Careers Vacancies

Head of Change

2026-04-09T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark is delivering an ambitious transformation programme to improve services and deliver financial sustainability.

The change team within Strategy & Communities leads a portfolio of programmes and projects that are cross-council and engage all services.

We are recruiting three Heads of Change to lead major areas of this portfolio. These are senior roles responsible for driving delivery, managing complexity and ensuring programmes achieve their intended outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead a portfolio of transformation programmes and projects
Work with senior leaders to define priorities, outcomes and delivery plans
Oversee delivery across multidisciplinary teams
Ensure effective programme governance, reporting and risk management
Drive delivery of outcomes and financial benefits
Support services to implement new ways of working
Manage risks, dependencies and links between programmes
Contribute to the overall leadership of the change function

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience leading complex transformation programmes
A track record of delivering outcomes in large organisations
Strong programme leadership, planning and governance skills
Experience working with senior stakeholders
The ability to manage complexity and maintain delivery momentum

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26th 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 of Change G15.pdf

Head of Service Design and Business Analysis

2026-04-09T23:59:00+01:00

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 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Head of Community Insight

2026-04-09T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark is committed to understanding the needs and experiences of its residents and using this to shape services and decisions.

This role sits within the Strategy, Performance and Insight team, part of the wider Strategy & Communities department. The team brings together corporate strategy, performance, data and insight to support better decision-making and a clearer focus on outcomes across the council.

We are seeking a Head of Community Insight to lead how the council gathers and maximises insight from residents and communities. This role will play a key part in ensuring that resident experience is understood and reflected in strategy, policy and service design.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead the council’s approach to resident and community insight
Oversee research, consultation and engagement activity
Ensure insight informs strategy, policy and service design
Develop a clear picture of resident needs and experiences
Work with services to use insight in decision-making
Build relationships with communities and partners
Support senior leaders with evidence and insight

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience leading insight, research or engagement work
Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
Experience working with diverse communities
The ability to turn insight into clear recommendations
Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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 of Community Insight G15.pdf

Senior Business Analyst

2026-04-09T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable.

The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads a cross-council portfolio of transformation work focused on improving services, redesigning processes and delivering savings. The team combines programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO capability to support services across the council to deliver change effectively.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to lead analytical work across complex change initiatives within this portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead business analysis across transformation projects.
Work with services to understand current processes, issues and opportunities for improvement.
Develop process maps, requirements and problem statements.
Support the development of options, business cases and delivery plans.
Work closely with service designers and delivery leads to shape practical solutions.
Use data and insight to create solutions including cost efficiencies
Ensure changes are clearly defined and deliver measurable benefits.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Extensive experience in business analysis within complex organisations.
Strong skills in requirements gathering, process mapping and problem analysis.
Experience supporting transformation or improvement programmes.
The ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.
Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

SWCINT

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

Click here to view the Job Description

Head of Internal Communications

2026-04-09T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is strengthening how it communicates with staff and residents to support the delivery of its priorities and improve outcomes for communities.

The Communications team, within Strategy and Communities, leads the council’s approach to communications, campaigns, media relations and digital content. The team works across the organisation to ensure that council priorities are communicated clearly, residents can access information about services and initiatives, and communications activity supports meaningful engagement and impact.

We are seeking a Head of Internal Communications to lead the council’s internal communications strategy and ensure staff across the organisation are informed, engaged and connected to the council’s priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

• Lead the council’s internal communications strategy and approach.

• Develop clear and effective communications that support organisational priorities and major programmes of change.

• Work closely with senior leaders to ensure staff receive timely and accurate information.

• Oversee internal communication channels and ensure they are used effectively.

• Support organisational engagement and staff understanding of key initiatives.

• Coordinate communications around corporate announcements and major organisational developments.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience leading internal communications in a complex organisation.

• Strong strategic communications planning skills.

• Experience advising senior leaders on internal communications.

• Strong writing and editorial skills.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

• 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

Redeployees will be prioritised for vacancies and interviewed first.

Interim staff are eligible to apply for internal vacancies and include agency workers and those on fixed term contracts.

Interviews are expected to be held on 19 and 20 March (provisional dates only)

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

Head of Internal Communications G14.pdf

Communications Manager (Environment)

2026-04-09T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council works proactively with the media to ensure residents receive clear and accurate information about council services and priorities.

We are looking for a Communications Manager to lead on communications from Southwark Council and its partners on Environment
including strategy and planning, managing communication staff and covering all
communications disciplines including campaigns, digital, marketing and media.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead on communications across all disciplines for Environment services including Streets for People, street cleansing, waste and recycling, community safety, climate, regulatory services and leisure; including investment in major local projects like health centres and leisure centres, and town centres).

Lead on strategic planning and strategic relationships for both areas internally with Cabinet, Directors and service heads, and external stakeholders eg with Veolia, Metropolitan Police.

Lead and manage teams of dedicated communications officers to deliver excellent communications to local people and stakeholders across all communications disciplines.

Work closely with the wider communications team including the Media and Communications manager and the Content Communications manager to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across all channels including digital and media.

Use data and insight to inform strategic planning for all communications and to evaluate campaign results.

Play a key role in the council’s out-of-hours service in the evenings and weekends on a rota basis, and initiating the council’s emergency communications plan when required.

Lead on and deliver other projects and duties as directed in line with the overall communications objectives and needs of local people and the council.

To understand and provide expert advice on how all communications can be tailored and directed to the diverse community that lives, works in or visits Southwark.

What We're Looking For

Experience in leading a communications team across all disciplines
Significant experience of digital and social media content creation and knowledge of how to tailor content for different social media platforms
Significant experience of providing direct advice and briefing to senior managers and/or elected members on communications
Significant experience of working in a highly pressured environment and delivering results to tight deadlines
Experience of leadership, line management and supporting, mentoring and developing staff
Experience of working with the media, both proactively pitching stories and managing inquiries and issues
Experience of using insight and data to create communications plans and evaluate results
Experience and understanding of how to handle communications for a business, organisation, public sector or third sector body in a crisis
Proven ability to find solutions to communications problems and to take necessary action, using all available channels including digital, media and internal communications
A good understanding of local government, the services provided by local councils, and the responsibilities a council has to its residents
Excellent writing skills with a clear, concise and lively prose style, and the ability to write clearly for a range of different audiences
Excellent oral communications skills and the ability to maintain effective relationships at every level of an organisation

Recruitment Timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26^th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

• 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

SWCINT

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

Communications Manager (Environment) G12.pdf

Performance Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is strengthening its approach to performance management to ensure that progress against priorities is monitored clearly and consistently. The Data, Performance and Insight team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, leads the council’s corporate performance reporting and supports services to use performance data effectively. We are looking for a Performance Lead to support the management and delivery of the council’s performance framework.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Support the development and maintenance of the council’s performance framework.
Work with services to develop and monitor performance measures.
Produce performance reports for senior leadership and governance boards.
Analyse performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Support services to use performance information to improve delivery.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience in performance management or reporting.
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Experience working with complex datasets.
The ability to communicate performance insights clearly.
Experience working across organisational teams.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Job description and Person specification

Delivery Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable.

The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads a cross-council portfolio of transformation work focused on improving services, redesigning processes and delivering savings.

The team combines programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO capability to support services across the council to deliver change.

What You'll Be Doing

We are looking for a Delivery Lead to manage projects within this portfolio.

In this role you will:

Lead the delivery of projects within the council’s transformation portfolio.
Develop and manage project plans, milestones and delivery schedules.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams working on change initiatives.
Manage risks, issues and dependencies.
Work with service leaders to support implementation of new processes and ways of working.
Track delivery progress and report to programme governance structures.
Ensure projects deliver agreed outcomes and benefits.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience delivering complex projects or transformation initiatives, including the delivery of financial benefits
Strong project planning and delivery management skills.
Experience working across organisational boundaries.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain delivery momentum.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

SWCINT

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

Click here to view the Job Description

Campaigns Manager

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council runs a wide range of communications campaigns to support services, inform residents and encourage engagement with council initiatives. The Communications team, within Strategy and Communities, leads the council’s approach to communications, campaigns, media relations and digital content. The team works across the organisation to ensure that council priorities are communicated clearly, residents can access information about services and initiatives, and communications activity supports meaningful engagement and impact. We are seeking a Campaigns Manager to lead the development and delivery of communications campaigns across Southwark.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will: • Lead the planning and delivery of innovative, impactful communications campaigns supporting council priorities. • Use audience insight and data to shape campaign strategies. • Coordinate communications activity across multiple channels including digital, media and community engagement. • Work closely with services to ensure campaigns support policy and service objectives. • Monitor campaign performance and adapt activity based on results. • Ensure campaigns are accessible and reach diverse communities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has: • Experience managing communications or public engagement campaigns. • Strong planning and project management skills. • Experience using data and audience insight to shape communications activity. • Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills. • The ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

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.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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.

Benefits

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Attachments

Campaigns Manager G12.pdf

Communications Apprentice

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is committed to developing the next generation of communications professionals.

We are looking for a Communications Apprentice to support the team while developing skills in communications, media and digital content.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Support the production of communications content across digital and internal channels.
Assist with the delivery of communications campaigns.
Help monitor media coverage and communications performance.
Support the coordination of communications activity across the team.
Develop professional communications skills through training and practical experience.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Has a strong interest in communications, media or digital content.
Has good written and verbal communication skills.
Is organised and willing to learn.
Can work collaboratively as part of a team.
Is motivated to develop professional communications skills.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Job Description & Person Specification

Head of Strategy and Partnerships

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

We are seeking a Head of Strategy and Partnerships to lead corporate strategy development and the council’s approach to partnerships. This is a senior role responsible for shaping the council’s strategic direction, working with services to align priorities, and ensuring strong partnerships support delivery.

The role will focus on developing the council’s corporate strategies, leveraging new partnerships and making better use of existing relationships to deliver shared outcomes for residents.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead the development and refresh of the corporate strategy
Work with services to align plans with corporate priorities
Lead the council’s approach to strategic partnerships
Support senior leaders to shape policy and direction
Coordinate cross-cutting priorities
Represent the council in partnership settings
Ensure a clear link between strategy and delivery

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience in strategy development in complex organisations
Experience working with partners across sectors
Strong understanding of public sector delivery
The ability to connect strategy to implementation
Strong stakeholder management skills

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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 of Strategy and Partnerships G15 (1).pdf

Data and Insight Analyst

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is strengthening its ability to use data to understand complex issues, improve services and support better decision making. The Data, Performance and Insight team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, provides analysis and performance reporting that informs strategic planning and service improvement across the council. We are looking for a Data & Insight Analyst to support analytical work across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will: • Analyse data to support service improvement and policy development. • Produce reports, dashboards and visualisations that communicate key insights. • Support the development of the council’s data infrastructure and analytical tools. • Work with services to understand analytical requirements. • Contribute to corporate reporting and insight products.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has: • Experience analysing and interpreting data. • Familiarity with analytical tools and data visualisation. • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. • The ability to communicate findings clearly. • An interest in using data to improve public services. Application Process: Candidates are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement as part of the application process.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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.

Benefits

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Attachments

Data and Insight Analyst G10.pdf

PMO Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable.

The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads a cross-council portfolio of transformation programmes focused on improving services, redesigning processes and delivering savings.

The team brings together programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO capability to support the effective delivery of this work.

What You'll Be Doing

We are seeking a PMO Lead to oversee programme governance, reporting and assurance across the change portfolio.

In this role you will:

Coordinate Programme Management Office activity to deliver the change portfolio.
Maintain programme governance, reporting and assurance processes.
Provide oversight of programme and project performance.
Support portfolio planning and prioritisation.
Ensure consistent programme and project management standards.
Provide delivery insight to senior leadership.
Identify risks and issues across the portfolio and support mitigation.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Significant experience working in PMO or portfolio management environments.
Strong knowledge of programme governance and assurance.
Experience supporting complex transformation portfolios.
The ability to analyse programme information and provide clear insight.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

SWCINT

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

Click here to view the Job Description

Senior Strategy Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council’s corporate strategy sets the long-term direction for the organisation and ensures that priorities are translated into delivery across services. The Strategy and Partnerships team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, leads the development of the council’s corporate strategy and Delivery Plan, ensuring that strategic priorities are clearly defined and supported by evidence and insight. We are looking for a Senior Strategy Lead to support the development of the council’s strategic direction and strengthen the organisation’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will: • Lead on the development and approaches to monitoring the implementation of the council’s corporate strategy, associated cross-cutting strategies, and the Council Delivery Plan. • Lead horizon scanning activity to identify emerging risks, opportunities and national policy developments. • Collaborate across the organisation, working with services, to translate strategic priorities into delivery plans. • Brief and support senior leaders with high-quality strategic analysis and advice. • Ensure that strategy development is informed by evidence, data and community insight. • Drive innovation and change, demonstrating how strategy development can be one of the tools to unlock new approaches and promote system-wide change.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has: • Strong experience in strategy, policy or public sector analysis. • In-depth knowledge of strategy development, horizon scanning, policy analysis and options appraisal techniques, with strong understanding of local government and the wider political context • Strong understanding of co-production, resident engagement, and evidence-led strategy design and policy making • Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear strategic advice. • Experience working with senior stakeholders in complex organisations.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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.

Benefits

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Attachments

Senior Strategy Lead JD G12.pdf

Senior Communications & Partnerships Officer (Planning & Growth)

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

The team works across the organisation to ensure that council priorities are communicated clearly, residents can access information about services and initiatives, and communications activity supports meaningful engagement and impact.We are seeking a Senior Communications and Partnerships Officer lead the development and delivery of communications campaigns, working directly with the Planning and Growth team.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead on communications for Planning and Growth including major new developments including Elephant and Castle and Canada Water; inward investment in major local projects like health centres and leisure centres; Southwark’s employment support services, and town centres.
Lead on strategic communications messaging and planning and relationships for both areas both internally eg with Cabinet, Directors and service heads, and externally eg with development partners, Transport for London and housing associations.
Deliver excellent communications to local people and stakeholders that tell the story of Planning and Growth projects, including major developments, across all communications disciplines.
Work closely with the wider communications team to ensure agreed, accurate and consistent messaging across all channels including digital and media.
Use data and insight to inform strategic planning for all communications and to evaluate campaign results.
Lead on and deliver other projects and duties as directed in line with the overall communications objectives and needs of local people and the council.
To understand and provide expert advice on how all communications can be tailored and directed to the diverse community that lives, works in or visits Southwark.

What We're Looking For

Extensive experience leading integrated communications across campaigns, digital, marketing and media. Strong expertise in digital and social content creation, with the ability to tailor messages for different platforms. Proven experience advising and briefing senior managers and elected members.

Able to deliver high-quality communications in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines. Experienced in proactive media relations, pitching stories and managing enquiries or issues. Uses insight and data to develop communications plans and evaluate impact, including during organisational or public-sector crises.

Strong problem-solving skills, using digital, media and internal channels to address communications challenges. Good understanding of local government, council services and responsibilities to residents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear, engaging content for varied audiences and build effective relationships at all levels.

Additional Information

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

• 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

Redeployees will be prioritised for vacancies and interviewed first.

Interim staff are eligible to apply for internal vacancies and include agency workers and those on fixed term contracts.

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

Senior Communications and Partnerships Officer (Planning and Growth).pdf

Senior Partnerships Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council works closely with a wide range of partners to deliver better outcomes for residents, businesses and communities. The Strategy and Partnerships team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, leads the development of the council’s corporate strategy and supports strategic collaboration with partners across the public, private, voluntary and academic sectors. We are looking for two Senior Partnerships Leads to strengthen the council’s approach to strategic partnerships.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will: • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships across sectors. • Identify opportunities for collaboration, shared investment and innovation. • Support cross-sector initiatives that contribute to the council’s priorities. • Work with senior leaders and partners to develop joint approaches to complex challenges. • Support governance and coordination of partnership activity across the council.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has: • Experience developing partnerships across organisations or sectors. • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. • Experience working in complex public sector environments. • The ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and shared outcomes. • Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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.

Benefits

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Attachments

Senior Partnerships Lead JD G12.pdf

Senior Service Design Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable.

The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads a cross-council portfolio of transformation work focused on improving how services operate, redesigning processes and delivering savings. The team brings together programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO capability to support services across the council to develop and implement change.

We are looking for a Senior Service Design Lead to lead service design across complex change initiatives within this portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead service design activity across major transformation projects.
Work with service teams, residents and stakeholders to understand needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop future service models, user journeys and operating processes.
Facilitate workshops and co-design sessions with stakeholders.
Work closely with programme leads, delivery leads and business analysts to ensure designs are practical and deliverable.
Support services to implement redesigned processes and ways of working.
Promote the use of user-centred design approaches across the council.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Significant experience in service design within complex organisations.
A track record of redesigning services to improve outcomes and efficiency.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience working as part of multidisciplinary Change team s.
The ability to translate research and insight into practical service improvements.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

SWCINT

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.

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Senior Content and Data Officer

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is strengthening how it uses digital channels and communications data to improve how it reaches residents and evaluates the impact of communications activity.

We are looking for a Senior Content and Data Officer to support the management of digital content and communications performance reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Create and manage digital content across communications channels.
Support the development of accessible and user-focused content.
Utilise communications analytics and support reporting on performance.
Work with campaign and media teams to ensure content is delivering impact and reaching target audiences
Support the development of communications insight and reporting.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience producing digital communications content.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Experience using analytics tools to monitor communications performance.
Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
An interest in using data to improve communications effectiveness.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Senior Content and Data Officer G10.pdf

Senior Data and Insight Analyst

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is strengthening its use of data and evidence to inform decision making, improve services and support strategic planning. The Data, Performance and Insight team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, leads the council’s work to develop robust corporate performance reporting and advanced data analysis. The team works closely with Members, senior officers and services to translate data into insight that supports effective decision making. We are looking for a Senior Data & Insight Analyst to lead analytical work across key council priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will: • Lead complex data analysis to support strategic decision making and service improvement. • Develop reports and analytical products that provide clear insight for actionable change. • Work with services to understand analytical needs and identify opportunities to use data more effectively. • Use modern analytical tools and methods to support data-driven decision making. • Communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders. • Support the development of the council’s analytical capability.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has: • Strong experience in data analysis and insight generation. • Experience working with large datasets and analytical tools. • The ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to non-technical audiences. • Experience working in multidisciplinary environments. • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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.

Benefits

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Attachments

Senior Data and Insight Analyst G12.pdf

PMO Manager

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable.

The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads a cross-council portfolio of transformation work focused on improving services, redesigning processes and delivering savings.

The team combines programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO capability to support services across the council to deliver change effectively.

We are looking for a PMO Manager to support the coordination and management of this change portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Support the coordination of programmes and projects across the change portfolio.
Maintain programme and project reporting and documentation.
Track delivery progress, milestones and benefits.
Support governance processes and programme boards.
Work with programme and delivery leads to maintain delivery plans and risk logs.
Provide analysis and insight on programme performance.
Help embed consistent programme management practices.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience working in a PMO or programme delivery environment.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Experience supporting complex projects or transformation programmes.
Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
The ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Job description and Person specification

Programme Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is delivering a major programme of change to improve outcomes for residents while ensuring services remain financially sustainable.

The Change team within Strategy & Communities leads a cross-council portfolio of transformation programmes focused on improving services, redesigning processes and delivering savings. The team brings together programme management, delivery management, service design, business analysis and PMO capability to deliver complex change across the organisation.

We are seeking a Programme Lead to lead major transformation programmes within this portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead complex transformation programmes involving multiple projects and workstreams.
Establish programme governance, delivery plans and reporting arrangements.
Work with senior stakeholders to define programme scope and outcomes.
Oversee delivery across projects, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
Manage risks, dependencies and programme performance.
Track progress and report to senior leadership and governance boards.
Ensure programmes deliver the intended service improvements and financial benefits.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong experience leading complex transformation programmes that deliver significant financial and resident benefits
Experience delivering cross-organisational change within large organisations.
Strong programme governance, planning and risk management skills.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
The ability to work with senior stakeholders to drive delivery.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Job description and Person specification

Community Insights Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is committed to ensuring that residents’ voices and lived experience inform decision making across the organisation. The Community Insight team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, brings together consultation and engagement, research, evaluation and voluntary sector partnerships to support evidence-based decision making and stronger relationships with communities. We are seeking a Community Insight Lead to oversee consultation and engagement activity across the council and strengthen how community insight informs policy and service design.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead the commissioning and delivery of rich ethnographic research that shares residents’ lived experiences of complex challenges.
Lead the design and delivery of participative decision-making activity such as citizens assemblies.
Develop and promote consistent standards for consultation and community engagement.
Work with services to design inclusive engagement approaches that reach diverse communities.
Ensure insight from consultation and engagement is synthesised and used to inform decision making and directly delivers change.
Build strong relationships with community organisations and voluntary sector partners.
Enable services to incorporate community insight into policy development and service change.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience leading consultation, engagement or community insight work.
Strong understanding of inclusive engagement practice.
Experience working with communities, voluntary organisations or public sector partners.
Strong communication and facilitation skills.
The ability to translate community feedback into actionable insight.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Redeployees will be prioritised for vacancies and interviewed first.

Interim staff are eligible to apply for internal vacancies and include agency workers and those on fixed term contracts.

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

Community Insights Lead JD G12 (1).pdf

Head of Data, Performance and Insight

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark is strengthening how it uses data, insight and performance information to support better decision-making and improve outcomes for residents.

This role sits within the Strategy, Performance and Insight team, part of the wider Strategy & Communities department. The team brings together corporate strategy, performance, data and insight to provide a clearer, more forward-looking understanding of how the council is performing and where it needs to improve.

We are seeking a Head of Data, Performance and Insight to lead this work. This is a senior role responsible for shaping how the council uses data and insight to drive performance, support strategic decisions and enable earlier, more proactive intervention.

The role will focus on developing a more integrated approach to data, insight and performance, improving the quality and accessibility of information, and ensuring that performance is understood and actively managed across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead the council’s approach to data and performance
Develop and maintain a clear performance framework
Ensure data is used to inform decisions and improvement
Provide performance reporting to senior leadership and members
Work with services to define measures and track progress
Build analytical capability across the organisation
Support the use of data in strategy and change

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience leading data, performance or analytics functions
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Experience developing performance frameworks
Experience working with senior stakeholders
The ability to present data clearly and support decision-making

Additional Information

Grade of G15 is provisional and will be confirmed prior to interviews.

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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 of Data, Insight and Performance G15 (1).pdf

Research & Impact Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is committed to ensuring that decisions about services and policy are informed by strong evidence and a clear understanding of residents’ experiences.

The Community Insight team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, brings together consultation and engagement, research, evaluation and voluntary sector partnerships to help the council understand its communities and use that insight to shape services and strategy.

We are looking for a Research & Impact Lead to lead the council’s approach to research and evaluation, ensuring that insight from residents, communities and services informs decision making and demonstrates the impact of our work.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead research and impact activity including the resident insight survey, and the use of research in priority council programmes and services.
Design and deliver qualitative and quantitative research to understand resident experiences and community needs.
Develop outcomes and evaluation frameworks that assess the impact of policies, programmes and commissioned services.
Work with services and partners to ensure insight is used to inform strategy, commissioning and service improvement.
Synthesize complex research findings into clear, accessible evidence for senior leaders and Members.
Promote standards and good practice in research and evaluation across the council.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong experience in research, evaluation or policy analysis.
Experience designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative research.
The ability to translate complex findings into clear insight for decision makers.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Experience working with communities or voluntary sector organisations.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Redeployees will be prioritised for vacancies and interviewed first.

Interim staff are eligible to apply for internal vacancies and include agency workers and those on fixed term contracts.

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

Research and Impact Lead G12.pdf

Senior Campaigns Officer

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council uses communications campaigns to inform residents about services and encourage engagement with key initiatives.

We are looking for Senior Campaigns Officers to support the planning and delivery of communications campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Support the development and delivery of campaign strategies.
Produce communications materials across a range of channels.
Work with services to develop campaign messaging and materials.
Coordinate campaign activity and track delivery milestones.
Monitor campaign performance and support reporting.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience working in communications or campaign delivery.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Good writing and communication skills.
Experience producing communications content across multiple channels.
The ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Senior Campaigns Officer G10.pdf

Senior Media and Communications Officer

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council works proactively with the media to ensure residents receive clear and accurate information about council services and priorities.

We are looking for Senior Media and Communications Officers to support the delivery of the council’s media and external communications activity.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Respond to media enquiries and develop media opportunities.
Draft press releases and communications materials.
Support proactive media engagement around council initiatives.
Monitor media coverage and support reporting.
Work with campaign and content teams to ensure consistent messaging.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience in media relations or communications.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Experience working with journalists or media outlets.
The ability to work in fast-paced environments.
Strong organisational and communication skills.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Senior Media and Communications Officer G10.pdf

Senior Performance Lead

2026-04-07T23:59:00+01:00

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is strengthening how it monitors performance and tracks progress against its strategic priorities.

The Data, Performance and Insight team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, maintains the council’s corporate performance framework and supports transparent reporting on delivery against priorities and statutory responsibilities.

We are looking for a Senior Performance Lead to oversee the development and management of the council’s corporate performance framework.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

Lead the development and management of the council’s corporate performance framework.
Develop clear and insightful dashboards and performance products to inform strategic decision-making
Ensure performance reporting is clear, accurate and aligned with council priorities.
Work with services to develop meaningful performance measures.
Provide performance insight to senior leadership and Members.
Support services to use performance data to drive improvement.
Ensure reporting processes meet statutory and governance requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong experience in performance management or corporate reporting.
Experience working with senior stakeholders in complex organisations.
The ability to translate performance data into clear insights.
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Experience developing performance frameworks or reporting systems.

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

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

Redeployees will be prioritised for vacancies and interviewed first.

Interim staff are eligible to apply for internal vacancies and include agency workers and those on fixed term contracts.

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

Senior Performance Lead JD G12.pdf