All Council employees have a key role in helping to make Lewisham a great place to live, work and learn. This can be achieved if employees know what is expected of them and what they can expect from the Council.
What the Council expects from its employees
Putting the public first
We expect employees to work hard to provide services which respond to community needs and views as well as providing a fair, courteous and responsive service whilst getting things done efficiently, making the best use of resources and acting as ambassadors for the Council.
Aiming for excellence
This means all employees continuing to deliver services effectively while using individual and team energy and talents to focus on suggestions and solutions for service improvements.
A flexible approach
We expect our employees to view change positively as offering challenges and opportunities for learning, development and advancement. Employees should expect their jobs - including the way they work and where they are located - to change on a regular basis.
Acting with integrity
The public expect the highest standards of conduct from all local government employees.
What you can expect from Lewisham Council as an employer
Respect and fair treatment
Employees will be respected as individuals in the workplace regardless of their ethnic origin, gender, disability, sexuality or age. This includes acknowledging achievements and performance in a culture of openness and trust where employees needs and views are taken seriously.
Employability
We offer employees opportunities to develop their skills and improve future employability because the Council is not in a position to guarantee employment in the same job or with the same employer for the whole of their working lives.
Fair rewards
We ensure that our employees are treated fairly and consistently with recruitment and promotion always on the basis of merit.