Ready Steady Go Nutrition Education Leader

London Borough of Lambeth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in London seeks a part-time Nutrition Education Leader to deliver engaging nutrition sessions and support families in making healthier choices. The role requires a strong commitment to health improvement, effective communication skills, and a relevant qualification in nutrition. You'll work within a supportive team, dedicated to empowering the community. Competitive pay of £30 per hour is offered for 2-4 hours weekly.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Hybrid Working

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to improving health and wellbeing of families.
• Experience engaging families, especially those above a healthy weight.
• Ability to plan and prepare structured nutrition sessions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging nutrition sessions.
• Monitor attendance and support referrals.
• Work closely with the programme team for effective delivery.

Skills

Commitment to health improvement

Engagement and motivation skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Understanding of safeguarding

Experience in nutrition education

Education

Relevant qualification in nutrition or dietetics (Level 4 or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Ready Steady Go! Nutrition Education Leader REF: 2457. SO1 £40,404 pa rising in annual increments to £41,637 pa pro rata inc LW. Part time 2–4 hours a week at £30 per hour.

About Us

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.’ To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough

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.

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.

About the Team

We are a supportive, family focused team helping children and families in Lambeth lead healthier, more active lives. Our 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 the Role

As Nutrition Education Leader, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, practical, and age-appropriate nutrition sessions as part of the Ready Steady Go! programme. You will support children and their parent carers to build confidence, make healthier food choices, and adopt sustainable lifestyle changes. Alongside session delivery, you will contribute to monitoring attendance, supporting referrals, and working closely with the programme team to ensure smooth and effective delivery.

This is a part-time role, with 2–4 hours a week at £30 per hour.

To be considered for interview

YOUR CV and supporting statement should clearly evidence:

• A commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families through accessible, culturally appropriate nutrition support.
• The ability to engage and motivate families, particularly those above a healthy weight, to make sustainable behaviour changes.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to plan, prepare, and deliver structured nutrition sessions alongside clear educational resources.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain nutrition concepts in a simple, engaging, and practical way.
• An understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity, and the ability to apply these principles when working with families.
• Relevant experience of delivering nutrition education or behaviour change programmes in community or health settings.
• A recognised qualification in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field (minimum Level 4 or equivalent).

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information

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

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19th October 2025.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

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

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.