The Independent Safeguarding Board has been recently set up to provide independent oversight and professional support to the National Safeguarding Team, and to advise the Church more widely on Safeguarding matters.

The National Safeguarding Team provides professional safeguarding advice to the Church of England on matters of national policy including the development and implementation of national policy, training, quality assurance and audit, and work with survivors. The national safeguarding team also leads complex casework and supports dioceses in their safeguarding of children and adults.

As Project and Administration Officer, you will provide high quality business support to the Independent Safeguarding Board as it commences operations and establishes its future ways of working.

This post is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

We are taking a flexible approach to work, with many colleagues opting for a hybrid approach to their working week, with a mixture of home and office-based working. Further details will be discussed at interview.

Interviews will be held on the 29th October 2021 and the 2nd November 2021.

In return we offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.

Projects Manager

We are Business Disability Forum. We believe the 26 million people in the UK and over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities and long-term conditions enhance the social and economic health of our societies. We help remove barriers in business structures and Government that prevent disabled people from thriving and making their contribution to the world.

We are unique. There are many great disability charities and disabled persons’ organisations. Our niche is our expertise in disability as it affects business.

The role

We are looking for a Project Manager who can work across teams to help design and manage the creation of new products and services that will -enable organisations in our membership and beyond, hire and retain talented disabled employees and serve disabled customers, consumers and service users better.

The requirement

Experience

• Project management of cross team multi-disciplinary projects. (A & I.)
• Experience of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget. (A & I.)

• Ability to persuade, and enable others to meet project milestones and deadlines
• Excellent time management and prioritisation to deliver work on time (A, I & T).

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk.

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 7 November 2021.
• First interviews are planned for the 17 & 18 November 2021.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 22 November 2021.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

Project Officer

• Two Year contract
• £ 13,243 rising to £13,734 in year two (includes £1,600 per annum London weighting). Equivalent to £33,107 - £34,335 per year full time.
• 14 Hours / 2 days per week

About Us

The Civil Society Alliance is a new project which will empower civil society organisations , especially marginalised voices far from the Westminster, to scrutinise and influence constitutional, administrative and legal changes taking place in the UK policy landscape following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This new Alliance will bring civil society voices together from all parts of the UK and will be a key vehicle for navigating our complex and challenging post-Brexit landscape. The post holder will be contractually employed by the Human Rights Consortium who are initiating the Civil Society Alliance as a collaborative project with the Human Rights Consortium Scotland and the Wales Civil Society Forum on Brexit, but the work and direction of the Alliance itself will be influenced and developed in close collaboration with the broad range of civil society organisations that we anticipate will form this wide alliance.

About You

We seek an experienced individual to help support the development of this new project. The post holder will provide support to the Project Manager in running the Alliance on a day-to-day basis and help carry out extensive coalition building, research, communication and advocacy work for the Alliance.

The ideal candidate will be someone with a background in working with civil society organisations to assist them in having their voices heard within key decision-making processes. Someone who has the appropriate research and policy skills to help analyse and explore the major political and legislative issues that will be of relevance to our members. A successful candidate should also be able to help maintain and develop a diverse coalition of civil society voices and ensure timely, relevant and accurate information and updates to them. The ability to maintain an active digital and social media presence and the availability of appropriate resources to our members will also be a key part of the role.

For further details on the type of individual we are seeking please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To Apply

Complete and return the Application Form and Monitoring Form available for download below.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 29th October 2021

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below.

Redbridge Equalities and Community Council is a well-established and hard-working equalities organisation with its roots in community relations and race equality work, based in Ilford, and working mainly in the London Borough of Redbridge.

We have received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for an exciting project bringing communities together, promoting cohesion and addressing tensions in two of Redridge’s most deprived and divided areas.

We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience to take this project forward. You will need to be able to work constructively with all the statutory agencies, Local Authority, police etc., and with other community organisations. For more information one the role and responsibilities, please see the Job Description attached.

This is a challenging agenda, and the highest priority initially will be to establish and consolidate networks. in addition to delivering this exciting project, you will be working as part of a committed and enthusiastic team to deliver RECC’s broader objectives.

Experience/knowledge

• minimum 2 years in a voluntary organisation
• work in the area of community cohesion
• work with people and communities across a range of protected characteristics
• thorough understanding of UK equalities legislation
• understanding of the working of local authorities and other statutory organisations

Skills/competencies

• community work
• able to work with people and organisations from ground floor to senior level
• excellent communication skills both written and oral
• strategy development and planning
• able to organise and manage workload and meet deadlines
• ability to attract funding to the organisations
• project planning and management
• policy development
• numeracy
• up-to-date IT skills

Personal attributes

• commitment to the principles of community cohesion
• enthusiasm and drive
• flexibility
• able to work as part of a team
• able to get along with co-workers, trustees and volunteers

Background information

There is more background information on our website. If you would like further information, or would find it helpful to discuss the post or anything relating to the appointment process, please contact the email address on the application page

Job title: Project Officer x2

Reporting to:  Project Manager

Direct reports:             Volunteers

Hours:                        37.5 hours (Full time)

Location:                    Flexible. 

You can be home-based, or if you are London based, we have an office in Kennington Park Workspace near Oval. There will be frequent travel involved in this role.

You can be home-based, or if you are London based, we have an office in Kennington Park Workspace near Oval. 

Groundswell are recruiting for two new Project Officer roles; we are looking for two passionate people to join our team to work on a new community storytelling project called Listen Up! As a Project Officer, you will help deliver this project which aims to amplify the stories of people facing homelessness in accessing health services and equip people to know their rights and have the skills to hold decision-makers to account.

You will support citizen journalist volunteers to meaningfully contribute and engage with the Listen Up! project, conduct research with people experiencing homelessness and support the delivery of rights-based training. This is an exciting opportunity to work on an innovative project as part of Groundswell’s Creating Change team. 

Application Process

1. Application

To make an application, please download the attached recruitment pack submit your CV along with a cover letter which explains:

• how you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specificationand
• why you are interested in doing this job.

The deadline is 10am Friday 29th October 2021. Please 

Project Finance Officer

Agency Reference Number: 7113670

A position has arisen for a Project Finance Officer to join a small Environmental Charity in Central London. The post holder will be leading up on grant management and budgeting for a specific department of the organization.

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum

Job Role entails:

• Maintain running budgets of team expenditure
• Respond to finance queries from both the Forests and Finance teams
• Prepare and distribute monthly budget updates
• Draft internal budgets and reports as required
• Support the team in day-to-day financial transactions, such as payment of consultants and partners
• Assist in all project quarterly & annual reporting, including liaising with project partners, drafting financial and narrative reports, and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Assist in collating information for, and drafting, fundraising proposals
• Draft donor and partner contracts
• Arrange and manage sub-grants to partners
• Assist with Forests team quarterly planning, including maintenance of a calendar and tracker of campaign activities
• Maintain comprehensive and organised financial records
• Organise external team meetings and assist in team logistics
• Assist in the production of high-quality campaign materials
• Arrange translation and printing of external reports

The successful candidate MUST have:

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare accurate, relevant and clearly presented financial and narrative reports
• Ability to clearly articulate financial concepts and prepare high-level financial summaries
• Strong organisational skills and efficient time management, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Understanding of donor reporting and compliance
• Experience working in an international environment, or with partners based overseas
• Experience of Sage accounting

Fundraising Project Officer  

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Full-time (40 hours per week inc breaks)

£24,007 per annum (inc. London Allowance)

STOP THE TRAFFIK is a groundbreaking charity established in 2006, working with communities across the world to assist in preventing modern slavery & human trafficking.

STOP THE TRAFFIK has been at the forefront of developing an intelligence-led approach to human trafficking prevention.  Our working model brings together high level organisations, cutting edge technology and the drive and determination of teams of people passionate about the work they do.

We are now seeking an experienced Fundraising Project Officer to join our dynamic team based at our office conveniently situated in Central London. The successful candidate will not only work on fundraising projects, but have the opportunity to expand their skill set in other areas, such as analytics, business and learning, as the team works within a matrix organisation.

This is a newly created full-time position.  Some of the activities the postholder will do include:

• Researching potential funding opportunities to develop a consistent pipeline of relevant opportunities to apply for.
• Submitting applications, funding proposals, meeting project deadlines considering the pipeline and fundraising targets
• Driving up donated and corporate giving, managing relationships with funders and donors.
• Transforming data into an engaging narrative for a range of potential funders
• Delivering training to a high standard.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in roles relevant to the JPDS such as, but not limited to:

• Training
• Persuasive writing 
• Presentations
• Effective relationship management Excellent time-management and communication skills

In return you will be rewarded by working with a supportive and friendly team, working on an interesting high profile, global issue.  Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on the STOP THE TRAFFIK website.

If you are keen to work in a busy and fast-paced environment, please contact the recutiemnt team via the Oasis website. For further information please contact STOP THE TRAFFIK via the website.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK.

This is a rolling advertisement.  CV’s will be considered as they come in and we will appoint when we find the best candidate.  Early applications are recommended.

Project Worker (Complex Needs) MH Services

Do you have the commitment and resilience needed, to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities? If the answer is yes, please read on. 

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to stretch your skills and develop further, into a specialist role by joining our team in Camden.  We are seeking additional staff to join the experienced and committed teams within our Complex Needs team at Southampton Row.  Southampton Row is an 18- bed hostel, specialising in supporting people with a history of rough sleeping and homelessness.  This service provides stable accommodation for people who may have complex needs, or associated support needs relating to mental health, substance and alcohol use, offending behaviour and trauma. 

You will be in a specialist role designed to work with people with complex support needs relating to combined issues; such as mental ill health, multiple physical health needs, poly-substance use and offending behaviour.  

As a Project/Support Worker your role will be to provide support to the clients, to enable them to understand their related needs and to manage these effectively.  You will hold a small caseload of clients and be responsible for completing comprehensive needs and risk assessments with them, to identify their short-term objectives.  You will also support clients to develop their living skills, develop and manage relationships, build social networks and to access various services. 

To be successful, you will have previous experience of working with either rough sleepers or people with complex mental health, alcohol or substance use support needs.  You will also have an understanding of working with people using person-centred approaches and working collaboratively within a harm minimisation and recovery framework. The ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes, utilising your knowledge of the health and social care sector is also needed.   As is a flexible and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage client group.   

Flexibility is required, as you will be working a rota inclusive of early shifts, late shifts, weekends and bank holidays. 

Closing Date: 5th November 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held on: 15th & 16th November 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.    

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited. 

We are looking for an experienced project coordinator and OISC supervisor OISC L2 (OISC L3 desirable) or solicitor with equivalent qualification for an exciting position leading our Open Access immigration advice service for migrants at risk.

The post holder will manage and supervise a team of OISC level 2 immigration advisors providing specialist immigration advice and casework to migrants at risk in London, with a special provision for Tower Hamlets residents.

You will play a key role in coordinating this project, ensuring our service reaches those in most need. You will hold a small caseload of cases feeding into our advocacy and campaign work.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

For an application pack or if you want to know more about the role visit our website.

Please note - we do not accept CVs and or cover letters.

Project Manager

• £39,768 rising to £42,771 in project year three (includes £4,000 per annum London weighting)
• 35 Hours per week
• Plus 8% employer pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave 

About Us

The Civil Society Alliance is a new project which will empower civil society organisations, especially marginalised voices far from the Westminster, to scrutinise and influence constitutional, administrative and legal changes taking place in the UK policy landscape following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This new Alliance will bring civil society voices together from all parts of the UK and will be a key vehicle for navigating our complex and challenging post-Brexit landscape. The post holder will be contractually employed by the Human Rights Consortium who are initiating the Civil Society Alliance as a collaborative project with the Human Rights Consortium Scotland and the Wales Civil Society Forum on Brexit, but the work and direction of the Alliance itself will be influenced and developed in close collaboration with the broad range of civil society organisations that we anticipate will form this wide alliance.

About You

We seek an experienced and dynamic individual to lead this new project and manage the Alliance on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is a senior position within this new project and the postholder will be expected to be able to operate with a large degree of independence in managing both the programmatic and financial administration of the Alliance. A key part of the role will be developing and expanding the network of civil society organisations within the Alliance and in developing and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders at Westminster, so we need an individual with appropriate experience and capacity to work with both civil society and elected representatives and decision makers. The work of the Alliance will focus on helping civil society navigate the post-Brexit legal and constitutional landscape with an eye on maintaining important standards and practises that are important to civil society. So, a background in research and analysing the impact of Brexit on the UK would be particularly useful in this role. For further details on the type of individual we are seeking please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To Apply

Complete and return the Application Form and Monitoring Form available for download below.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 29th October 2021

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below.

Project Administrator (Newborn Health)

Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Salary: £30,302 to £34,468 per annum, inclusive.

Reference: EPH-IDE-2021-45-R

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

The Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology is seeking an experienced Project Administrator to provide efficient administrative and logistical support to a range of research projects in the UK and overseas within the department’s Newborn Health & Child Development team (PI Prof. Joy Lawn).  You will be a member of the department administration team and report to one of the Project Managers supporting this group.

The successful candidate will have substantial relevant experience of providing proactive administrative support for research projects in Higher Education (or similar environment), including planning and providing support for meetings and/or events, booking rooms/travel/accommodation, and working closely with academic staff members. You will have excellent IT skills (e.g. MS Word and Excel), including knowledge and experience of management information systems, databases, and financial reporting tools, and willingness to learn new software packages. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a collaborative and flexible approach with evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team, are vital. Further details may be found in the Job Description.

The post is full time and fixed-term until 31 December 2022 with possibility to extend depending on funding.

The salary will be on the Professional Services scale, Grade 4 in the range £30,302 - £34,468 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: Tuesday 02 November 2021

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Bright Spots Programme

Contract: Permanent - Full Time 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Scale E – £25,520-£29,575 (incl. ILW)

Location: London office with option of flexible working and some work from home.

About Coram Voice

Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state

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 the role

Working as a member of Coram Voice’s growing Voices Improving Care team, you will be part of a national research programme with distinguished academics and a leading children’s rights charity. You will get experience across many areas including project support, research and policy and practice improvement. You will work to amplify the voices of children and young people in their care.

The Bright Spots Programme is a partnership between Coram Voice and the Rees Centre, University of Oxford. It supports local authorities to systematically listen to their children in care and care leavers about the things that are important to them. The project is unique as it puts children’s experience and voices at the heart of how we measure success in children’s services. It seeks to ensure that children and young people’s voices inform service development and strategic thinking and gives a platform for sharing good practice and encouraging learning between local authorities.

The main focus of the Project Coordinator role will be to support the Operations Manager in running the Bright Spots Programme in local authorities across the country. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of the programme, working closely with our local authority partners as well as the wider Voices Improving Care team.

This is a varied role with scope for growth and development for someone at an early stage in their career or wishing to take their career in a new direction and develop new skills and competencies. You will be joining a leading children’s rights charity with a passion for making young voices heard and improving outcomes for children and young people.

We particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the care system.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 4th November 2021 at 5pm 

Interview date: 11th or 16th November 2021

Coram Voice 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.1046207.

YOUTH POWER: COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LEAD

YOUNG PEOPLE MUST LEAD

BANG is a black-led, locally rooted charity that occupies a pivotal position in the youth sector in the London Borough of Brent. At the core of BANG is young people and a set of humanistic values that underpin our activities and culture.

After 21 years in existence BANG has developed into leadership organisation in that is now able to galvanise local people and partners to achieve positive social action even beyond Brent 

Our vision is of a world in which all young people are valued, thriving, and contributing positively to their communities.  We address the needs of young people by developing programmes that identify needs and build confidence, motivation, experiences, networks, and skills.

What defines us at BANG is the creative and enterprising approach we take to tackling social problems. BANG has a reputation for excellence and a long-standing track record of success.  Since our inception in 1999 we have worked with over 5,000 young people aged 8-25, particularly those who are considered most ‘at risk’, experiencing negative outcomes or on the pathway to offending: diverting them from a life of crime. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Project and Marketing Coordinator to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will deliver a range of administration, coordination and management functions. 

As the Projects and Marketing Coordinator you will have responsibility for project and task management including marketing and engagement duties, research and report writing and contributing to fundraising activities.

You will be contributing to the productivity of BANG by providing personalised and timely support to our Executive Leadership Team and may be required to support office operations sometimes. 

Main Areas of responsibility 

Administration  

• Organise project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings and minute-taking 

Marketing 

• Oversee social media handles for CEO/COO i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, etc

• Contribute to BANG website and other channels 

• Produce content and copy, write articles/blogs on BANG for media platforms and channels

Business/Organisational Development and Fundraising 

• Develop and facilitate community and commercial partnerships 

• Active participation in proposal and bid writing. 

• Review documents and produce concise summaries. 

• Identify, organise and engage in relevant research related activities 

• Coordinate business development initiatives and projects 

• Oversee/manage fundraising activities, including donor funding efforts and crowdfunding 

Project and Task Management  

• Deputising when CEO is leading on projects

• Action planning and task management for projects, programmes and BANG strategies 

• Oversee the performance of staff reporting to ELT

• Support the team with basic office operations and manage contracts with suppliers 

General 

• Work with other members of staff as a team to ensure that the core services are covered. 

• Work in partnership with other agencies in order to meet development needs, project and organisation goals 

• Work to promote equal opportunities and equality of access. 

• Actively promote BANG and its activities 

• At all times to work within BANG’s policies around Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality, and all other employment and service policies and procedures. 

• Receive line management from the COO

• Observe the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Health and Safety legislation. 

• Attend and participate in team meetings and events. 

• Other duties as may be reasonably required

• Make a positive contribution towards supervisions, team meetings and development days. 

• Have a conscientious, professional approach to the role ensuring impeccable timekeeping, planning, record-keeping and effective communication across departments. 

• Undertake and refresh all mandatory and relevant training related to the post. 

• To work alongside The BEAT London radio to create a positive working environment and move the BANG Edutainment forward in a positive direction and in line with BANG’s Values, Mission, Aims and Objectives 

Job Title: Project Coordinator, Bright Spots Programme

Contract: Permanent - Full Time 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Scale E – £25,520-£29,575 (incl. ILW)

Location: London office with option of flexible working and some work from home.

About Coram Voice

Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state

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 the role

Working as a member of Coram Voice’s growing Voices Improving Care team, you will be part of a national research programme with distinguished academics and a leading children’s rights charity. You will get experience across many areas including project support, research and policy and practice improvement. You will work to amplify the voices of children and young people in their care.

The Bright Spots Programme is a partnership between Coram Voice and the Rees Centre, University of Oxford. It supports local authorities to systematically listen to their children in care and care leavers about the things that are important to them. The project is unique as it puts children’s experience and voices at the heart of how we measure success in children’s services. It seeks to ensure that children and young people’s voices inform service development and strategic thinking and gives a platform for sharing good practice and encouraging learning between local authorities.

The main focus of the Project Coordinator role will be to support the Operations Manager in running the Bright Spots Programme in local authorities across the country. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of the programme, working closely with our local authority partners as well as the wider Voices Improving Care team.

This is a varied role with scope for growth and development for someone at an early stage in their career or wishing to take their career in a new direction and develop new skills and competencies. You will be joining a leading children’s rights charity with a passion for making young voices heard and improving outcomes for children and young people.

We particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the care system.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 4th November 2021 at 5pm 

Interview date: 11th or 16th November 2021

Coram Voice 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.1046207.