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Project Assistant

Salary £24,000 p.a.
Hours 35 hours per week
Location Hybrid — SE16 office / multiple live project sites / remote
Closing Date 31 August 2025
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 31 August 2025

Main Duties

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Project Assistant to join our team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in urban regeneration, placemaking, and community-led development.

You’ll support the design, delivery and management of live sites across London and the South East and help deliver consultancy work, engagement events, and research tasks.

You’ll be:

  • Assisting in the day-to-day coordination of our active sites and member communities
  • Supporting with proposals and community engagement projects
  • Helping promote and manage our spaces — from social media content to facilities tasks
  • Contributing to research, reporting and impact evaluations
  • Maintaining clear, effective administrative systems and documentation
  • Acting as a friendly and responsive point of contact for tenants and community stakeholders

Skills and Experience Required

We’re open to speaking with people with a range of career backgrounds— but the ideal candidate will be:

  • Passionate about placemaking, regeneration, and social enterprise
  • Organised, reliable, and great at managing time and priorities
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Confident communicator with a friendly and approachable manner
  • Creative, with an eye for design and storytelling
  • A natural team player who’s happy to pitch in wherever needed