Oliver - Camden Careers

I knew almost instantly that Camden was the right fit for me.

From the moment I arrived, Camden felt different. The building was modern, open and full of energy, and that reflected the organisation itself - ambitious, forward-looking and genuinely committed to doing things differently. Coming from a start-up of just 16 people to an organisation of nearly 5,000 felt like a huge opportunity. 

What excited me most was Camden’s reputation for being at the forefront of digital change in local government. I joined because I wanted to help bring the human side to transformation. 

Technology only matters if it helps people.

My role is about bringing people together, breaking down silos and creating the conditions for more agile ways of working. A big part of that is helping colleagues build their confidence with technology, so digital change feels enabling rather than overwhelming. 

For me, the goal has never been change for its own sake. It is about freeing people up from unnecessary back-office processes so they can spend more time doing what really matters - supporting residents and making a difference. 

I wanted to work somewhere with real purpose. 

I had always felt the need to work inside an organisation that creates social good and has a clear purpose to improve society. That is one of the things that stood out to me most about Camden. 

There is a strong sense of shared purpose here, and a real commitment to diversity, inclusion and fairness. Those are not things that sit on the sidelines - they are part of who Camden is and how people work. Togetherness is one of Camden’s values, and it is one of mine too. I am a real people person, so being in an organisation that values collaboration and relationships matters a lot to me. 

Camden gives people the freedom to make a difference. 

One of the things I value most is the trust and autonomy people are given here. That is true in my role, but I see it across the organisation. Camden empowers people to focus on what matters most and to think differently about how work gets done. 

We are building a digitally led, data-informed and more agile council, not just to improve efficiency, but to improve outcomes for people. That is what makes Camden’s approach different. It is never just about systems or savings - it is always about people.

Camden is not afraid to challenge itself. 

What I really admire is Camden’s willingness to keep evolving. We are not afraid to try new things, to question the way things have always been done, or to learn when something does not work the first time. 

There is a real sense that innovation here is not about chasing trends - it is about being brave enough to rethink, improve and keep moving forward. Camden has a rebellious spirit, but it uses that energy in a really purposeful way. 

I can be myself here. 

I am part of the Kings Cross Steelers, the world’s first gay-inclusive rugby club, and the flexibility Camden offers makes a real difference to my life. Whether that is leaving in time for training, working from home, or simply being trusted to manage my time well, it helps me balance work with the things that matter to me outside it. 

That flexibility is about more than convenience. It is about recognising that people do their best work when they can bring their whole selves to it. 

There is always room to keep growing. 

Camden is also incredibly outward-looking. The organisation funded my Programme Management qualification and encouraged me to attend Microsoft events, both of which have helped me grow professionally and bring new ideas back into the organisation. 

Learning and development really matter to me. When I stop learning, I know it is time to move on - but at Camden, there is so much opportunity to keep developing, stretching yourself and growing your career.