Project Officer - Fixed-term contract

Project Officer - Fixed-term contract for 2 years
Starting salary of £26,004 with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to £29,421 on a competency-based framework.
37.5 hrs per week with flexibility* to cover some evenings and weekend events*
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference at a top 100 Best Large Company 2022 rated outstanding to work for?
Are you brilliant at nurturing relationships? Do you enjoy seeing a project through to completion? We are looking to recruit a Project Officer to join our multi-talented fundraising team at Keech Hospice Care. If you would like to adapt your transferable skills to a new challenge in the charity sector this could be the role for you and we would love to welcome you to our team!
The successful candidate should have experience of managing large scale projects and budgets.
The benefits you will receive:

• Generous 29 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
• Competitive, competency-based salary, benchmarked against NHS pay scales
• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
• Workplace pension, with the option to continue an existing NHS pension
• Heath care plan
• Free on-site parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Simply Health cash plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Subsidised meals in our on-site restaurant
• Supportive and caring work environment

You must hold a full driving licence and have the ability to travel extensively around the local area.
If you wish to apply, please complete an application form. CV's received in isolation will not be considered for interview.
Keech Hospice Care is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th February 2023
Job Description
Responsible to:

Events Manager

Job Purpose:

The Project Officer is the key point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders and partners involved in the delivery and co-ordination of a key project. In this instance the Wild in Art trail to go live in summer 2024. With guidance from the Events Manager the post holder will manage the development and delivery of the project ensuring the needs of the key strategic partners are met.

Specific Duties:

Update, maintain and monitor a project timeline with key milestone dates for each aspect of the project.
Develop and support a project group to drive the project through to its successful conclusion and final evaluation.
Plan, identify and agree roles and responsibilities for the project group and any sub-groups which may be required.

Set up regular meetings and reporting mechanisms. NB. Some meetings may be virtual or include virtual attendees.

Set up, utilise and manage the materials and understanding required to support others to maximise the resources coming into the project from public and private sector sources.

Report project progress at regular intervals to the Events Manager and Senior Leadership Team, supporting updates to members of the steering group.

Working with the wider fundraising team present the project proposition to groups and individual organizations in order to secure the required sponsorship from partners.

Identify any potential issues or risks that could affect the progression of the project, communicate these to the Events Manager and work to identify potential solutions.

Monitor deadlines for each project task and report any potential delays to the Events Manager at the earliest opportunity.

Support members of the fundraising team in the account management of individual sponsors ensuring positive relations and delivery of a range of identified benefits.

Manage arrangements for special events and activities such as sponsor and project/brand launches.

Work closely with the marketing and communication team on the development of the brand, sponsorship materials and other collateral.

Work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that staff across the hospice are always informed as appropriate.

Ensure that all meetings are documented using notes or minutes which are filed and shared as appropriate.

Attend meetings with sponsors.

Be a point of contact with the Wild in Art team and liaise accordingly.

Oversee project budget.

Produce a live report evaluating the on-going success of the project and any lessons learned that can be shared with all stakeholders.

Duties in common with other members of staff:

• To report accidents and incidents without delay, according to policy
• To be an ambassador for the charity
• To maintain the best appearance of your immediate working area
• To demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude to staff and volunteers
• Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas
• Abide by your Professional Code of Conduct
• To adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures set by the charity and the Care Quality Commission
• To promote the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Training and Education

To be responsible for liaison with your line manager regarding your own development needs

Health and Safety

To adhere to Fire and Health and Safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment at all times

Policies and Procedures

To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these

Equal Opportunities

To treat everyone with whom you have contact through your work with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, disability, age, or any other factor that could be used in a discriminatory manner

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties of the post holder. It will be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Requirement

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

Qualification/Education/
Training

Project Management training

Demonstrable experience in written English and basic maths.

Application/
interview

Experience

Experience of managing large scale/value projects.

Experience of utilising a variety of project management resources effectively.

Experience of working to tight deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in budget and financial management.

Previous experience of large-scale projects within the charity or not for profit sector.

Application/
interview

Knowledge

Sound IT knowledge e.g. word, excel and power point.

Knowledge of project scheduling computer applications

Application/
interview

Skills & Competencies

High level of skill in project management methodologies.

Able to take a logical and organised approach to how they work.

Strong communicator.

Comfortable working with ambiguity where the next steps is not always evident.

Able to think on their feet.

Highly competent in working with a range of professionals who may bring competing demands/expectations.

Excellent relationship building and networking.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot, and to meet short- and long-term deadlines.

Application/
interview

Personal Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to bring others on board with genuine passion and commitment.
Excellent critical and creative thinking and analytical skills

Application/
interview

Other

Able to travel to different locations in and around the region of Luton.
To have a can-do approach to both office based and physical activity around the project

Application/
interview

Our Values

We are committed and innovative.

We deliver better outcomes by working together.

We take care of each other.

We can be trusted and respected for our professionalism.

Interview

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £26,004.00 per year