ABOUT THIS JOB

To lead and coordinate the development and delivery of innovative programmes within the Start for Life and Family Hubs programme. The role will coordinate cross-sectoral initiatives across public health, education, early years, early help and community services to improve outcomes for children and families, ensuring delivery aligns with Department for Education (DfE) expectations and local priorities. There will be a particular focus on integrating digital solutions, to enhance support for families. This job is linked to grant funding and will end when the funding ends which is 31 March 2026

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POST

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for families and young children? We’re looking for a dynamic and project coordinator to join our team and drive the design and delivery of innovative Start for Life and Family Hub programmes. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and implementation of new programmes across key areas including parenting support, infant feeding, parental mental health, the home learning environment, and parent-carer engagement. • Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable operational plans and oversee their implementation across multiple services. • Develop robust business cases, delivery plans, and evaluation frameworks to support new initiatives and ensure measurable impact. • Champion innovation through digital tools, leading the development and piloting of digital support solutions that help families navigate services and access early intervention. • Collaborate with digital partners, internal IT teams, and service users to co-produce ethical, user-centred tools that respond to real family needs. • Monitor the impact of digital innovations and contribute to evaluation and scaling strategies to ensure long-term success. This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what their main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post

ABOUT US

At Barking and Dagenham, we’re proud to be one of just 75 local authorities selected to deliver the Department for Education’s Start for Life and Family Hubs Programme, backed by a share of £301.75 million in national investment. This is your opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that’s reshaping how families are supported during the most critical early years of a child’s life — from conception to age two. Our work is grounded in The Best Start for Life: A Vision for the 1,001 Critical Days, and we’re committed to delivering real, lasting change for families in our community. What We’re Building Together We’re creating a system that’s: • Seamless – where families experience joined-up support across services. • Welcoming – with Family Hubs that feel like a home from home. • Accessible – providing the right information at the right time. • Empowered – with a confident, skilled Start for Life workforce. • Evolving – always learning, improving, and innovating. • Visionary – with strong leadership driving meaningful change. Our Four Key Workstreams: 1. Infant Feeding – supporting healthy starts and confident parenting. 2. Perinatal Mental Health & Parent-Infant Relationships – nurturing emotional wellbeing and strong bonds. 3. Home Learning Environment – empowering parents to be their child’s first educator. 4. Parenting Support – offering practical, evidence-based guidance every step of the way. This is more than a programme — it’s a movement. If you’re passionate about early intervention, innovation, and making a difference where it matters most, we’d love to hear from you.

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