Southwark Council

One of our priorities at Southwark Council is growing our network of Living Wage Employers in the borough, benefitting our residents and the local professional community. A big congratulations to SoLo Craft Fair Ltd who recently received their accreditation, demonstrating their investment in the well-being of their employees. Councillor John Batteson says it best: “We are delighted to welcome Solo Craft Fair to the network of over 360 accredited Living Wage Employers in Southwark. These are employers who are formally recognised for paying the London Living Wage which is £13.15 per hour. Over 6,000 people who work in Southwark have now received a pay-rise because of their employer becoming accredited. This work helps to lift Southwark residents out of in-work poverty and create fairer and more inclusive local economy.” We would also like to thank our teams at Southwark who tirelessly work to ensure a fair working wage for our community. If you would like to explore current opportunities at Southwark Council, you can do so here: https://lnkd.in/ewFg_mSH

In case you missed it, we are currently expanding our Building Safety Team who manage our high-rise buildings. We are looking to hire a Senior Building Safety Manager and a number of Building Safety Managers. These roles are critical to improve safety for residents living in high-rise buildings and to ensure that Southwark is complying with its duties under the Building Safety Act. This is a key time to join us and make a real impact on our community's safety. Learn more about these opportunities and how to apply today: https://lnkd.in/e-FcwzAw

Yesterday we were delighted to host our second Care Leavers Apprenticeship Event for 2024 at Talfourd Place.    This series has been a great opportunity for our teams at Southwark Council to action their responsibilities as Corporate Parents and ensure that we are equipping the next generation with the tools and awareness they need to make the most of their opportunities and future; whether that is here at Southwark or beyond.    Led by Matthew Izekor, Employment Advisor - Children's and Adults' Services,  various teams from departments across the council showed up to meet with and support young people who are preparing for the next step in their lives. It is always an inspiration to see our people demonstrate how much they truly care about the residents of our borough and to also see the passion our young people bring to their ambitions. If you are ready to make a positive difference with your career, explore our open opportunities today: https://lnkd.in/ewFg_mSH   A big thank you to all involved, including:  AlasdaIr Smith, Director of Children and Families  Helen Woolgar, Assistant Director - Safeguarding and Care Louise Turff, Head of Homeownership Services  Irvin Luchowa, Head of Resourcing  Rachel Dwyer, Social Media and Marketing Manager  Alvira I., Payroll Operations Manager Juliette Danquah, Service Manager  Ashoke Chaudhury, Customer Operations  Leval Haughton-james, Experienced Practitioner Youth Worker  Sharon Espinoza, Social Capital Manager Ekta Gupta, Social Worker Mari Chisholm, Senior Community Engagement Officer and many more!  

We’ve been selected as a best practice case study by Friends of the Earth and Ashden for our ambitious work to improve the air we breathe in Southwark. Polluting vehicles contribute to nearly half of the air pollution in London so, through our Streets for People strategy, we’re moving away from favouring cars and freeing up space for walking, cycling and public transport. We’re improving walking and cycling routes to schools; creating more opportunities to walk and cycle; investing in our community spaces making them safer, greener and more pleasant environments. 60.3% of households in Southwark don’t own a car but at the moment we put cars first – we’re working with our residents and communities to change that. Over 9,000 residents responded to our most recent borough-wide engagement. 73% of people who responded said they are worried about the effects of climate change and 72% are concerned about the impact of poor air quality on children. This is the largest engagement exercise Southwark has ever run, and feedback is being used to help us develop a street-by-street plan, guiding measures such as where we will put cycle hangars, plant new trees, put in pedestrian crossings and more. We would like to thank the following people and teams for all of their hard work and dedication to this cause: Southwark Living Streets, Southwark Cyclists, Coco Yuen Ling Mak, Tom Robison, John Wade, Matt Clubb, Steve Grayer, Menna Davies, Richard Wells, James McAsh, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and many more. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eYFi_Kxr If you are ready to make a difference with your career, explore our current opportunities today: https://lnkd.in/ewFg_mSH

Southwark Council is committed to keeping its residents safe and we are currently expanding our Building Safety Team which manage our high-rise buildings. We are looking to hire a Senior Building Safety Manager and a number of Building Safety Managers. These roles are critical to improve safety for residents living in high-rise buildings and to ensure that Southwark is complying with its duties under the Building Safety Act. This is a key time to join us and make a real impact on our community's safety. Learn more about these opportunities and how to apply today: https://lnkd.in/e-FcwzAw

We were recently delighted for not one but two of our Government and Assurance team members to be nominated for the PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association One to Watch Programme. Clare Minzako, Organisational Development Partner, and Harriet Bird, Early Careers & Apprenticeships Partner, demonstrated the excellence that we are so proud of here at Southwark Council. Clare even went on to be named as a One to Watch Winner for 2024. Kirsty Dutton, Head of Organisational Development at Southwark Council, says it best: "Clare & Harriet completely represent the Southwark Council People Power approach - they both started Southwark at the same time, and have expertly navigated the challenges they have faced since then. They are shinning examples of what can happen when we grow our own talent and show us how young people can deliver to such high standards whilst representing the future of local government. As a Senior Leadership Team we are very proud of them both, and as someone who has been able to watch their journeys I couldn't think of two people more deserving of the recognition!" If you would like to join a team that champions each other and allows you to make a positive difference for our community, explore our recent opening in the Organisational Development team today: https://lnkd.in/eB7mm8ps You can explore other opportunities for your professional career on our website today here: https://lnkd.in/ewFg_mSH

We are delighted to share that our partnership work with Metis Consultants | Certified B Corp™️ and Norman Rourke Pryme | Certified B Corp™️ has been shortlisted for the Highways Partnership Collaborative Awards, sponsored by WJ. The ceremony will take place on 24th September at Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London. Supported by Metis and NRP, we manage a series of highways projects aimed at making the borough healthier, greener, and more resilient. As part of our ambitious Streets for People strategy, this collaboration focuses on increasing public transport use, promoting active travel, maintaining road safety, reducing flood risks, and improving water quality. With the quality of entries exceptionally high this year, we are proud to have our partnership recognised. We especially want to thank all of those who work diligently every day to make the Streets for People strategy a reality, including: Richard Wells, Alwyn Samuel BEng,MSc,CEng,MCIHT, Tom Robison, George Mellish, Clement Agyei-Frempong, Coco Yuen Ling Mak, Steve Grayer, John Wade, Matt Clubb, James McAsh, and many more. If you would like to explore current opportunities at Southwark Council, visit our website today: https://lnkd.in/ewFg_mSH

Following a Summit in March, 20 of England’s largest council landlords – including Southwark, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham and Dudley - have jointly published 5 solutions for the new government to ‘secure the future of England’s council housing’. View the report below and if you would like to learn more, you can here: https://lnkd.in/ex39yxuS

Southwark Council is proud to welcome Eddie Townsend our new Director of Communications, Engagement and Change. ⭐ Southwark Council Jobs and Careers

Over 5,000 Southwark workers receive pay rise thanks to the London Living Wage ✨ Bosco Katabazi, cleaner at Borough Market: “I can afford to pay my bills and pay my bills on time. That’s because I work for company that pays the London Living Wage.” Carla Sofia Cardso Pinto, food services co-ordinator at Spring Community Hub: “I can now do more with my children and afford to buy a car. It has helped me in my personal life a lot.” Tash Gorst, founder of Gather: “Business is about people, so it matters how you treat yours. We've always paid the Living Wage. Our staff are the heart of Gather; they care, they’re engaged and they stick around - for much longer than is typical for retail.” Sarah Kingston and Alex Birtles, co-founders of In Good Company: “We believe paying a fair wage is the cornerstone of being a good business. It’s a principle we wholeheartedly advocate for and encourage all the businesses we support to embrace.” Dr Dima Mekdad, executive director of Candoco Dance Company: “Paying London Living Wage as a minimum in our pay structure is essential and reflects our values. The accreditation was important to us as we would like to advocate for this in the wider networks we are working with.”   Cllr Kieron Williams, leader of Southwark Council: “The message is loud and clear: the London Living Wage is good for workers, good for business, and good for our local economy. That’s why we established the council’s Living Wage Unit to support employers to pay the London Living Wage. We are proud that Southwark leads the way with more and more employers who think, like us, that people deserve to be paid fairly for their hard work. It's more important than ever with the rising cost of living.” The number of #Southwark employers who pay the #LondonLivingWage grows month on month. In large part this is thanks to a group of local organisations who campaign to make Southwark a #LivingWagePlace If you are an employer interested in accreditation please contact [email protected]. You can also apply to a grant which cover three years accreditation fees. Living Wage Foundation