Project Management Jobs in Greater London
ob Title - Projects and Communications Officer
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Full or part time (0.7 – 1 FTE)- we are happy to discuss a range of flexible working options
Salary - £28,000 per annum (FTE)
Location – Coram Campus, London, with options for some home working
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Family and Childcare
Coram Family and Childcare works to make the UK a better place for families by bringing together what we learn from out on the ground parent-led programmes and our research to campaign for solutions that parents want and need. We focus on childcare and the early years to make a difference to families’ lives now and in the long term, including through our annual Childcare Surveys, the definitive source of information on childcare prices and availability in Great Britain.
About the role
This varied role provides the exciting opportunity to lead our NAFIS (National Association of Family Information Services) programme and lead on communications across our areas of work. The Projects and Communications Officer will work with local and central government officers, childcare providers and sector experts to help children and families get the best start in the crucial early years. They will create insightful and engaging content for our communication channels including blogs, website and social media posts, vodcasts and case studies, to ensure a high profile with our audience.
As a key member of a small team, the role will support the development and implementation of strategies and plans, and contribute to the longer term development of sustainable and effective programmes.
This role would suit an adaptable, creative communicator who enjoys variety and the chance to take the lead on areas of their work.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 5pm, 28/04/2024
Interview date: 08/05/2024
Coram Family and Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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