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The role

The Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of our Council funded Adult Bereavement Service in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.This service aims to provide accessible, empathetic and effective support for adults affected by bereavement, particularly sudden or drug/alcohol-related deaths. The Project Officer will work collaboratively as part of the local and regional volunteer and staff team.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.

The closing date for applications is the 18 September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 28 September 2026 via Teams.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 28 September 2026, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email. 

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

Project Officer – Active Journeys (Cymru) / Swyddog Prosiect – Teithiau Iach (Cymru)

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Project Officer – Active Journeys (Cymru)

Location: Wales

£29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 207REC

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, or job share available. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements and job-share opportunities.

Base: Hybrid working across Wales

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until September 2027

Disclosure: Basic/Enhanced/ DBS is required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team: SNWI / Cymru / Active Journeys

As a Project Officer in our Active Journeys team, you will deliver behaviour change and engagement projects that empower schools and communities across Wales to make active travel part of everyday life.

What You’ll Be Doing

•        Plan, organise and deliver educational and practical activities, events and workshops that help people travel actively.
•        Engage schools, communities, local authorities, active travel champions, volunteers and other stakeholders to shape and deliver effective projects.
•        Build supportive working relationships, respond to enquiries and help recruit and support volunteers so that activity can be sustained locally.
•        Manage clearly defined project tasks, documentation and expenditure, and prepare risk assessments for approval.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, turning ideas into practical activities and seeing the difference their work makes in schools and communities.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

•        A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or at least three years’ relevant work experience, including experience with community groups (which may include voluntary work).
•        Experience of managing small, clearly defined projects or delivering work packages as part of a wider project.
•        Experience of working collaboratively, building meaningful relationships and leading workshops or presentations in person and online.
•        Welsh language skills at a minimum of being able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases.
•        The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.  

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 
• Discount benefits 
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Application deadline: 23:59, 06 September 2026
• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the 21st or 22nd September 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Swyddog Prosiect – Teithiau Iach (Cymru)

Lleoliad: Cymru

£29,835 y flwyddyn (pro rata ar gyfer oriau rhan-amser)

Cyf: 207REC

Llawn-amser 37.5 awr yr wythnos, neu mae rhannu swydd yn bosibl. Rydym yn croesawu sgyrsiau am drefniadau gweithio hyblyg a chyfleoedd rhannu swyddi.

Lleoliad:  Gweithio hybrid ledled Cymru

Contract:  Contract Cyfnod Penodol

Datgeliad: Mae angen DBS Sylfaenol/Uwch ar gyfer y swydd hon oherwydd bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio gyda grwpiau ysgol a chymunedol yn y rhanbarth.

YNGLŶN Â’R SWYDD

Tîm: SNWI / Cymru / Teithiau Iach

Fel Swyddog Prosiect yn ein tîm Teithiau Iach, byddwch yn cyflawni prosiectau newid ymddygiad ac ymgysylltu sy'n grymuso ysgolion a chymunedau ledled Cymru i wneud teithio llesol yn rhan o fywyd bob dydd.

Yr hyn y Byddwch chi'n ei Wneud

•        Cynllunio, trefnu a chyflwyno gweithgareddau, digwyddiadau a gweithdai addysgol ac ymarferol sy'n helpu pobl i deithio'n llesol.
•        Ymgysylltu ag ysgolion, cymunedau, awdurdodau lleol, hyrwyddwyr teithio llesol, gwirfoddolwyr a rhanddeiliaid eraill i lunio a chyflawni prosiectau effeithiol.
•        Meithrin perthnasoedd gwaith cefnogol, ymateb i ymholiadau a helpu i recriwtio a chefnogi gwirfoddolwyr er mwyn gallu cynnal gweithgarwch yn lleol.
•        Rheoli tasgau prosiect, dogfennaeth a gwariant sydd wedi'u diffinio'n glir, a pharatoi asesiadau risg i'w cymeradwyo.

Mae'r rôl hon yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer rhywun sy'n mwynhau gweithio gyda phobl, troi syniadau yn weithgareddau ymarferol a gweld y gwahaniaeth y mae eu gwaith yn ei wneud mewn ysgolion a chymunedau.

AMDANOCH CHI

Rydym yn chwilio am rywun sydd â phrofiad a dealltwriaeth yn y meysydd a restrir isod. Nid oes angen i chi fodloni pob gofyniad — os ydych chi'n teimlo y byddech chi'n addas, fe’ch anogwn i wneud cais.

•        Gradd neu gymhwyster cyfatebol mewn disgyblaeth berthnasol, neu o leiaf dair blynedd o brofiad gwaith perthnasol, gan gynnwys profiad gyda grwpiau cymunedol (a all gynnwys gwaith gwirfoddol).
•        Profiad o reoli prosiectau bach, sydd wedi'u diffinio'n glir neu o gyflawni pecynnau gwaith fel rhan o brosiect ehangach.
•        Profiad o weithio ar y cyd, meithrin perthnasoedd ystyrlon ac arwain gweithdai neu gyflwyniadau wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein.
•        Gallu deall a defnyddio ymadroddion bob dydd cyfarwydd ac ymadroddion syml yn Gymraeg fel lleiafswm.
•        Y gallu i weithio mewn ffordd sy'n hyrwyddo diogelwch a lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion sydd mewn perygl.  

BYW EIN GWERTHOEDD

Yn Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, rydym yn sefydliad sy'n cael ei yrru gan werthoedd. Rydym yn chwilio am bobl sy’n:

Dysgu Bob Amser – yn chwilfrydig, agored ei feddwl ac wedi ymrwymo i welliant parhaus.

Hyrwyddo Tegwch – yn gynhwysol, yn barchus ac yn canolbwyntio ar sicrhau bod gan bawb lais a chyfle teg i lwyddo.

Cymryd Perchnogaeth – yn rhagweithiol, yn gyfrifol ac wedi’u grymuso i wneud pethau’n well.

Cyflawni Gyda'n Gilydd – yn gydweithredol, yn dryloyw ac wedi'u cymell gan lwyddiant a rennir.

Drwy ein gwerthoedd rydym yn ei gwneud hi'n bosibl i fwy o bobl gerdded, olwyno a beicio'n ddiogel, yn iach ac yn llawen.

YR HYN A GYNIGIWN

Rydym eisiau i chi deimlo eich bod yn cael eich cefnogi, eich gwerthfawrogi a'ch grymuso yn eich rôl. Dyna pam rydyn ni'n cynnig gweithio hyblyg, amgylchedd tîm cadarnhaol, a buddion sydd wedi'u cynllunio i gefnogi eich lles, eich cyllid a'ch bywyd teuluol.

Cefnogaeth Llesiant

• 28 diwrnod o wyliau’r flwyddyn ynghyd â gwyliau banc ar gyfer staff llawn-amser
• Opsiwn i brynu wythnos ychwanegol o wyliau blynyddol (pro rata ar gyfer staff rhan-amser)
• Diwrnodau gwirfoddoli â thâl i gefnogi achosion sy'n bwysig i chi
• Gwasanaeth cymorth cyfrinachol am ddim ar gael 24/7
• Mynediad at gynlluniau beicio i'r gwaith drwy'r Green Commute Initiative a'r Cycle Scheme

Buddion Ariannol

• Hyd at ddau ddiwrnod ychwanegol o absenoldeb â thâl (pro rata i gydweithwyr rhan-amser) wrth deithio'n gynaliadwy ar gyfer gwyliau.
• Cynllun Pensiwn Personol Grŵp gyda chyfraniad cyfatebol o 6% neu 7% o'r cyflog sylfaenol yn cael ei wneud gan Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 
• Benthyciadau beic, cyfrifiadur a thocynnau tymor 
• Buddion ar ffurf disgowntiau 
• Lwfans Pwysoli Llundain o £4,530 y flwyddyn, pro rata i bawb sy'n byw o fewn un o Fwrdeistrefi Llundain (32 ardal awdurdod lleol ynghyd â Dinas Llundain).
• Budd-dal Marwolaeth yn Ystod Gwasanaeth – 3 x y cyflog blynyddol. 

Polisïau sy'n Gyfeillgar i Deuluoedd

• Tâl mamolaeth a thadolaeth uwch na’r isafswm 
• Arferion Gweithio’n Hyblyg (yr oriau llawn-amser yw 37.5 yr wythnos, dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener) 

GWYBODAETH YCHWANEGOL

• Dyddiad cau ymgeisio: 23:59, 06 Medi 2026
• Cynhelir cyfweliadau ar Microsoft Teams yn ystod 21 neu 22 Medi 2026. I wneud cais, cwblhewch ein ffurflen gais ar-lein.
• Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob cefndir, yn enwedig y rhai sydd heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol yn ein gweithlu, gan gynnwys pobl o liw ac ymgeiswyr ag anableddau. Mae addasiadau ar gael drwy gydol y broses recriwtio.
• Mae addasiadau ar gael drwy gydol y broses ymgeisio.

Job Title: Hertfordshire Project Officer

Salary:  £29,500 (London Fringe weighting)

Position Type: Full time/Fixed term (until December 2028)

Reports to: Scaling Manager

Based at:     Remote, with travel to schools in Hertfordshire

Working Hours:                  5 days a week, 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension:   School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday:      31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during the school holidays

This role requires occasional work outside of core hours (for example, if visiting a school breakfast club). It also requires travel to schools across Hertfordshire, so access to a car would be desirable. Training for delivery of the programme will be provided online and in person, and you will be expected to travel outside of Hertfordshire for some of these sessions.

Background to School Food Matters

At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.

Background to Nourish

Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.

Job purpose

· To deliver Nourish in 15 primary schools in Hertfordshire over 2 years in a delivery team of two Project Officers and a Project Assistant.

Key tasks include

· Support with recruitment of schools to take part in Nourish

· Complete in person food audits in schools looking across the whole school day

· Support schools to create and deliver a food improvement plan (action plan)

· Develop and deliver workshops in schools to staff, parents and students based on their action plan (e.g. assemblies, cooking sessions, school food standards training, packed lunch advice, food ed/sensory tasting sessions)

· Support schools to write a school food policy

· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students

· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the project

· Work closely with University of Hertfordshire and our Evaluation team to complete all monitoring and evaluation

· Work in collaboration with Hertfordshire project delivery team

· Gather content for our comms team (website and social media platforms)

· Keep Scaling Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.

Person specification

Essential

· Registered nutritionist or advanced understanding of nutritional guidelines and health promotion

· Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building relationships

· Confident engaging with a variety of audiences (students, headteachers, school staff and parents), including communications via email, virtual and face to face meetings with the ability to deliver workshops & presentations

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Able to work independently and remote

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

· Ability to work in a team and seek help when needed

Desirable

· Experience of engaging and working with schools and/or communities

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Knowledge in food education and children’s health

· Access to a car

Help Restore the Rivers of the North East 

Tyne Rivers Trust is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Project Delivery Officer to deliver ambitious river and habitat restoration projects that will help make the North East more biodiverse and resilient to a changing climate. 

We work to restore the rivers of the Tyne and Northumberland, from Cumbria and South Tyneside to the coastal streams around Budle Bay, for the benefit of people and wildlife. Following our expansion to include the Northumberland River catchments, we are entering an exciting period of growth, with increasing opportunities to deliver practical restoration at scale. 

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to turn restoration plans into action on the ground. You will work alongside our talented technical team, landowners, consultants, contractors and partners to deliver high-quality projects that restore rivers, improve habitats and enhance the health and resilience of our catchments. 

About the Role 

As Project Delivery Officer, you will have responsibility for the delivery of river and habitat restoration projects, taking them from development through consenting, procurement and construction to completion, with support from our Project Delivery Manager and technical specialists. 

The role will involve delivering a range of projects, including river restoration, wetland creation, floodplain reconnection, natural flood management and habitat improvement. Working alongside colleagues with expertise across river, land, species and water management, you will coordinate contractors and consultants, manage budgets, undertake site visits and work with landowners and stakeholders to deliver safe, effective and high-quality restoration projects on the ground. 

There may also be opportunities to deliver commercial environmental projects through our consultancy arm, River Catchment Services, helping to generate vital income for the Trust. 

Key Responsibilities 

Restore habitats 

• Manage contractors, consultants, schedules, procurement and budgets to ensure effective delivery of river restoration, habitat creation, floodplain reconnection, natural flood management and wider environmental improvement projects to completion 

• Deliver all works in line with CDM 2015 regulations 

• Work with landowners, partners and stakeholders to secure permissions and agreements and support effective project delivery.

• Undertake regular site visits, oversee works and resolve issues to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required standards.

• Manage project documentation, close-out and post-project monitoring, capturing outcomes and lessons to inform future restoration work. 

Work with Landowners, Land Managers and Partners 

• Build positive working relationships with landowners, land managers, partners, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders. 

• Work collaboratively to identify and develop opportunities for river restoration and habitat creation. 

• Communicate technical and practical aspects of restoration projects to a range of audiences. 

• Help identify opportunities to deliver multiple environmental benefits through integrated catchment restoration. 

Project Delivery 

• Maintain project programmes, budgets, risks and reporting requirements for assigned projects. 

• Develop work programmes and delivery plans, identifying emerging risks, delays and resource requirements. 

• Contribute practical delivery input and cost information to funding applications and project proposals. 

• Help develop consistent approaches to project mobilisation, procurement, contractor management and project close-out. 

• Contribute to improving TRT’s project delivery systems and processes as our restoration programme expands. 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who combines practical project delivery skills with a passion for restoring rivers and wildlife-rich habitats. 

You will bring: 

• Experience delivering environmental, river restoration, habitat creation or construction-based projects. 

• Experience managing contractors and consultants and coordinating practical works. 

• Experience working with landowners, farmers, partners or other external stakeholders. 

• Experience developing project programmes, budgets and delivery plans. 

• An understanding of river restoration and habitat creation principles. 

• An understanding of environmental regulations, consenting and planning requirements. 

• A good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and construction project delivery. 

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach. 

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people. 

• A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge and skills. 

Knowledge of natural flood management, wetland creation, fisheries or catchment restoration would be an advantage. Experience of procurement, tendering, GIS or relevant construction qualifications would also be desirable. 

Why Join Tyne Rivers Trust? 

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious environmental charity at a significant point in its development. As our work expands across the North East, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in delivering practical restoration projects and helping shape how we restore rivers at scale. 

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working. 

• A supportive, passionate and collaborative team. 

• Opportunities for learning, professional development and career progression. 

• A varied role working across a diverse range of river and habitat restoration projects. 

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced scientists and environmental specialists. 

• The chance to see your work translate directly into practical improvements for rivers, wildlife and communities. 

Interested? 

If you’re a practical and collaborative professional who wants to make a real difference on the ground, we’d love to hear from you. 

Join us and help restore healthier rivers, wildlife-rich habitats and resilient catchments across the North East. 

About us

Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are needed now more than ever, with unpaid carers providing more hours of care than ever before, which is adversely impacting on their finances, health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.

About the role

This is a new, exciting part-time and fixed-term role, to support our Carer Services team in managing and delivering key projects. The breadth of the role will span research, design, development and project monitoring and evaluation.

About you

Do you have project management experience, and enjoy research, design and development activities? Do you have excellent communication and relationship building skills? Are you looking to join a high performing team on a part-time basis? Then this could be the role for you!

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation; fostering an environment and working culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion.  We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role, dependent on the needs of the applicant.

We are proud to be an Employers for Carers member. We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and achieved the Disability Confident Employer accreditation. We aim to offer interviews to those who have a disability covered under the definition outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum criteria can be found under the Essential section of the Person Specification of the recruitment pack. Please let us know if your application is being made under the Disability Confident Scheme. You are not required to share the nature of your disability or long term health condition. You will need to state in your email application that you are making your application under the Disability Confident Scheme as you consider yourself to be disabled, or as having a disability. If you meet the minimum criteria then you will be offered an interview.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please contact us to discuss.  

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Sunday 20 September.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

There will be a two stage interview process with rolling interviews as we receive applications with the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

Age UK Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Project Officer to help guide our Healthy Lifestyles Service. Our Healthy Lifestyles Service delivers a range of activities including seated and standing exercise programmes, health checks, social engagement opportunities, health hubs and Memory Tree Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers. Services are delivered across community venues and care homes throughout Croydon.

About the Role

As Senior Project Officer, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering health and wellbeing activities while supporting the Healthy Lifestyles Service Manager to supervise staff and volunteers.

You will (duties to include but not limited to)  .

• Supervise two Project Officers and support volunteers.
• Deliver seated and standing exercise sessions that improve mobility, strength and balance.
• Build strong partnerships with care homes, community venues and health organisations.
• This list is not exhaustive

About You

We are looking for someone who is energetic, approachable and committed to supporting older people to live healthier, more connected lives.  

You will have:

• A Level 3 GP Exercise Referral qualification, Otago Exercise Programme qualification and/or equivalent.
• Experience of monitoring projects and reporting on outcomes and performance.
• Knowledge of the health and social care sector
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Experience or qualifications in health promotion, nutrition, health checks, chair-based exercise or group exercise delivery.
• Experience of risk assessment and health and safety management.  

Closing date for applications: 9am, 7th September 2026

Interview Dates: 16th September and 17th September 2026

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a leading national charity in its search for a Projects Officer to join its Carer Services team.

Location: Hybrid, London
Contract: Part-time, 21 hours per week, 1-year fixed term
Salary: £35,629 FTE, inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of projects that improve services, resources and support for unpaid carers.

Reporting to the Head of Consultancy and Services, you will support a range of projects across project management, co-production, content development, and monitoring and evaluation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting project planning, delivery and coordination.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Maintaining project plans, records and risk registers.
• Supporting meetings, reporting and budget monitoring.
• Designing and delivering co-production activities with carers and stakeholders.
• Developing surveys, focus group materials and other research tools.
• Supporting data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Contributing to the development of guides, videos and e-learning resources.
• Supporting project monitoring, KPI tracking and evaluation.

You will have:

• Experience in project planning and delivery, including stakeholder management and budget monitoring.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research and analysing and presenting findings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, databases and email systems.
• Experience with SurveyMonkey would be desirable.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by unpaid carers would be advantageous.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

About This Vacancy

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Project Officer to join our International Programmes Team on a permanent basis, working within our Asia region.

Overview

The Project Officer will be part of a regional team that works with new and existing partners to design, deliver and learn from projects in line with the organisation’s mission. The team supports the full project cycle: partner engagement, application review, due diligence, project design, contracting, implementation support, monitoring, evaluation and project closure, maintaining accurate records throughout, in close collaboration with the Quality Team (Director and Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists).

The Project Officer will work collaboratively across the regional team, providing flexible support and surge capacity during peak periods and responding to emerging priorities as required. Under the supervision of Programme Managers and the Regional Director, they will also take day-to-day responsibility for a portfolio of assigned partners and specific projects, ensuring timely progression from concept to completion and that documentation, compliance, quality assurance and learning requirements are met. This includes working with the Quality Team to integrate appropriate MEAL approaches, support data quality and ensure learning is captured and shared.
 

Key Responsibilities

·Project Identification and Evaluation

oIdentify and assess project concepts and proposals with assigned partners, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, feasibility, risk, safeguarding considerations and expected impact.

oContribute to emergency or rapid-response programming when required, including providing surge support to colleagues and helping to coordinate time-critical actions.

oSupport partner mapping and relationship management activities, helping to identify potential partners and project opportunities.

oUndertake contextual and partner due diligence research to inform project design, risk management and decision-making.

oPrepare high-quality proposals for internal review and project governance processes, including summaries of recommendations, risks and mitigation actions with the support of the Quality Team and in line with standards set by them.

·Grant Administration

oSupport Programme Managers and the Regional Director through the full project cycle, from initial scoping and proposal development through contracting, implementation support, monitoring, evaluation and closure.

oManage any individually assigned projects through the full project cycle, from initial scoping and proposal development through contracting, implementation support, monitoring, evaluation and closure.

oEnsure projects comply with organisational policies and procedures (including safeguarding and due diligence), and any relevant donor, statutory and partner requirements.

oEnsure the fulfilment of any actions mandated by the Programmes Subcommittee.

oTrack delivery against agreed plans, budgets and results frameworks; flag variances, support problem-solving with partners and colleagues, and recommend adjustments where needed.

oWork with the Quality Team (Director and Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists) to agree proportionate MEAL plans for assigned projects (e.g., indicators, data sources, reporting schedules), and to strengthen quality assurance throughout implementation.

·Stakeholder Engagement

oAct as a key point of contact for assigned partners, working closely with Programme Managers and the wider regional team to coordinate support and decision-making.

oMaintain regular communication with partners to provide guidance throughout proposal development and implementation, including on reporting requirements, procurement expectations and agreed outputs/outcomes.

oCoordinate with the Quality Team (Director and Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists) to support partner capacity strengthening on quality assurance and MEAL requirements, and to address quality or evidence gaps identified during implementation.

oDevelop familiarity with other organisations working in the Region and look for opportunities to collaborate with and learn from them.

·Budget Administration

oSupport sound financial management across the Regional Team and for assigned projects, including budget review, payment scheduling, verification of supporting documentation and reconciliation of expenditure against budgets.

oFor approved projects, ensure that all finance processes are completed to facilitate payments.

oPrepare clear updates and financial summaries for Programme Managers, the Regional Director and other internal stakeholders, maintaining an appropriate audit trail.

·Reporting and Documentation

oMaintain complete and accurate project documentation for assigned projects, including due diligence records, agreements, correspondence, partner reports and closure documents.

oMaintain project and partner information in relevant systems and trackers, producing reports and analysis as required.

oMonitor progress and results, review partner narrative and financial reports, support evaluations where appropriate, and ensure project learning is captured and shared within the team.

oWork with the Quality Team (Director and Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists) to review project evidence, ensure data quality standards are met, and support evaluations, reviews and learning products as required.

oCoordinate meetings and follow-up actions (including agendas, minutes and action logs) to ensure decisions are recorded and progressed.

Other duties

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the postholder may be asked or required to carry out additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively across the regional team, including providing flexible support and surge cover as needed.

Person Requirement

Essential

·Experience in project administration or coordination, ideally in the charity, NGO or public sector.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders across different cultures and contexts.

·Proficiency in MS Office suite and comfort using online systems for project tracking and document management.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

·Strong attention to detail.

·Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a diverse, dispersed team.

·Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines under pressure.

·Familiarity with CRM or grant management systems (e.g. Salesforce)

Desirable

·Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL/MEAL) processes and/or producing donor-style reports, including working with quality assurance or MEAL specialists.-

·Additional languages relevant to the region

Person specification

·A strong commitment to the values and mission of Barnabas Aid, with an understanding of Christian principles and ethics in project management.

·High level of integrity, ethical conduct and professionalism

·Personal resilience and adaptability.

·Discretion and sensitivity with understanding of issues of confidentiality.

·A flexible approach to work, with a cooperative and collaborative attitude, ensuring excellent standards of service are always maintained.

From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be required.

The offer of employment will subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the UK.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role and for the mission of Barnabas Aid.