Ready Steady Go Project Assistant

London Borough of Lambeth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a part-time Project Assistant to support the Ready Steady Go! program aimed at helping children and families lead healthier lives. This 12-month contract offers the chance to engage with the community while providing essential administrative support. Candidates should demonstrate experience in organizational skills and a commitment to fostering children's health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to supporting children and families.
• Ability to manage invitations and attendance reporting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Ready Steady Go! programme.
• Manage communications to families regarding sessions.
• Assist in delivering nutrition education and physical activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT systems usage

Experience with children

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare, health, community work, or physical activity

Job description

Overview

Ready Steady Go! Project Assistant REF 2456
Scale 6 £37,509 pa rising in annual increments to £38,637 pa pro rata inc LW.
Part time 20 hours per week
12 Months Fixed Term Contract

About Us

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 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 develop 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

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

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

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 also assist with systems and processes that help the programme run efficiently, while supporting the delivery of nutrition education and physical activity sessions.

This is a fixed-term contract for 20 hours per week, lasting 12 months.

To be considered for interview

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• A genuine commitment to supporting children and families to build healthier, more active lives.
• The ability to encourage families to join and take part in fun, inclusive, and age-appropriate activities.
• Good organisational skills to support the smooth running of sessions, events, and programme administration.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partners.
• An understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity, and the ability to put these principles into practice.
• Experience of working or volunteering with children, families, or community groups in an activity, education, or support setting.
• A relevant qualification in childcare, health, community work, or physical activity (or willingness to work towards one).

Values, Behaviours & Skills

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and committed to supporting children and families to lead healthier lives. You will bring a positive, inclusive, and professional approach, with the ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with diverse communities.

Essential skills and experience

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident in using IT systems and managing data accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
• Experience of working with children, families, or community programmes (desirable).
• Interest in health, nutrition, or physical activity (desirable).

Application Information

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 interest 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.