Ready Steady Go! Physical Activity Lead

Ready Steady Go! Physical Activity Lead REF: 2459
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 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:

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 Physical Activity Lead, you will be responsible for planning and delivering fun, engaging, and age-appropriate physical activity sessions as part of the Ready Steady Go! programme. You will encourage children and their parent carers to take part, helping them build confidence and develop healthier, more active lifestyles. 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 will clearly evidence:

• A commitment to promoting health, wellbeing, and inclusion through physical activity and lifestyle programmes.
• The ability to engage and motivate children, young people, and families, particularly those above a healthy weight.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to plan, prioritise, and deliver work to deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and partners.
• An understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity, and the ability to apply these principles in practice.
• Relevant experience of delivering or supporting physical activity sessions and/or community-based health programmes.
• A minimum of a Level 2 qualification in physical activity, fitness, or sports coaching (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 mdillon@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 12th 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.