Location
London Borough of Lambeth

Hours
Part Time - 20 hours per week

Salary
Scale 6 £37,509 per annum rising in annual increments to £38,637 per annum pro rata including London Weighting

Contract
12 Months Fixed Term Contract

About the Role
As Project Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth delivery of the Ready Steady Go! programme. Acting as the main point of contact for families, you will manage invitations, session reminders, attendance reporting, and follow-up appointments. You will assist with systems and processes that help the programme run efficiently, while supporting the delivery of nutrition education and physical activity sessions. This role is part of a supportive, family-focused team dedicated to helping children and families in Lambeth lead healthier, more active lives. The team culture is inclusive, empathetic, and empowering, with a strong focus on child-centred, non-judgemental support. Team members benefit from training, collaboration, and opportunities to shape and develop the programme as it grows.

About Lambeth
Lambeth is a vibrant South London borough with over 317,600 residents, stretching from Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North. It is the 9th largest borough in London and home to diverse communities, including the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking population. Lambeth offers exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural landmarks like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions including St Thomas's Hospital.

About Us
Lambeth Council is committed to bold ambitions for the future of its communities through the Lambeth 2030 Plan: Our Future, Our Lambeth. We are delivering transformational change through the One Lambeth Programme, guided by our values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability, developed by staff for staff.

Experience
- Experience of working or volunteering with children, families, or community groups in activity, education, or support settings is desirable.
- Experience of working with community programmes is advantageous.

About you
- A genuine commitment to supporting children and families to build healthier, more active lives.
- Ability to encourage families to join and participate in fun, inclusive, and age-appropriate activities.
- Strong organisational skills to support smooth running of sessions, events, and programme administration.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partners.
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity principles and ability to apply them in practice.
- Organised, proactive, and committed with a positive, inclusive, and professional approach.
- Confident in using IT systems and managing data accurately.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.

Qualifications
- A relevant qualification in childcare, health, community work, or physical activity is desirable or willingness to work towards one.