Cultural Learning and Participation Officer Apprentice

London Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking a Culture Learning and Participation Officer Apprentice to support community engagement at Brockwell Hall. The role involves coordinating programs, supervising volunteers, and training in community activity management. The ideal candidate is passionate about cultural outcomes and effective communication, with a willingness to work flexible hours. Apprentices will receive training support while gaining practical experience in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for community and heritage activities.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in delivering the Activity Plan.
• Coordinate community activity programs.
• Supervise and support volunteers.

Skills

Effective communication

Social media proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Minimum literacy and numeracy skills for Level 3 apprenticeship

Job description

Culture Learning and Participation Officer Apprentice REF: 2619

Apprentice Level 3: £30,225 pa rising in annual increments to £30,654 pa inc LW.

15 Months Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time.

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience by working as an Apprentice in the Community Services team at Lambeth Council. Apprenticeships give you the opportunity and support to develop new work‑placed skills by putting training into practice in your job.

The post holder will be working within a small team of venues and community officers who are based on site at Brockwell Hall, and within the wider Community Services division at Lambeth Council.

The role will also involve working collaboratively with other Lambeth Council teams, with community organisations based in Brockwell Park and working alongside a developing team of dedicated volunteers.

About the Role

This role will be based on site in Brockwell Hall – a heritage building at the centre of Brockwell Park which has recently been restored thanks to funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund and Lambeth Council. The Hall has a café, exhibition space, large events space and space for community hire.

Your role will be to support staff in the delivery of the Activity Plan at Brockwell Hall which outlines a series of events, activities and volunteering to engage the whole community with the Hall and provide benefits to people and the community.

The post holder will receive training and support during working hours (on average 6 hour per week is spent on training), to develop the skills needed to coordinate a community activity programme and supervise and support volunteers.

The role is seeking someone who is passionate about supporting delivery of community and heritage activities with learning, wellbeing, creative and cultural outcomes which can attract a diverse range of audiences who live around Brockwell Park.

Working with the public, using effective, positive communication is an important part of this role. It is also desirable for the post holder to be confident in using social media to support communications about the activity programme.

Successful candidates will need to be available for some evening and weekend work to support events and activities.

How to Apply

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Eligibility

UK government funding rules require that to do an apprenticeship you must:

• be 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship
• live in England
• not be in full-time education
• have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship
• You cannot claim funding if you already have a qualification in the same subject at the same level or have significant experience.

The Applicant must meet the minimum skill level to undertake the level 3 apprenticeship. This will be determined by an initial assessment from the training provider usually assessing current working literacy and numeracy skill levels. The offer of employment is conditional on candidates meeting this minimum requirement otherwise the offer will be withdrawn.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 4 January 2026.

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced/Standard/Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Walsh at [e-mail]

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

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