Community Project Officer

The Mead Educational Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in the East Midlands is looking for a Community Project Officer dedicated to creating and delivering impactful community projects. This permanent role offers a salary range of £39,485 - £42,131, alongside professional development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing. Ideal candidates will excel in project management, community engagement, and team collaboration, with a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

Access to high-quality professional development

Trust-wide collaboration across professionals

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Values-led leadership

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage with diverse communities.
• Proven skills in managing project budgets and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Create, deliver, and evaluate impactful community projects.
• Monitor and analyze engagement data to show impact.
• Build effective partnerships with schools and community organizations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Budget management

Job description

COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER

Central Team, The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)

Salary: Grade 8, £39,485 - £42,131

Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hrs per week, 52 weeks

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: April 2026

Closing Date: 20/02/2026

Interview Date: WC 02/03/2026

About the Role

We are excited to appoint an enthusiastic Community Project Officer to join our welcoming and ambitious team Central Team within The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).

This role will focus on creating, delivering and evaluating impactful community projects that advance the Mead2030 vision, improving education, wellbeing, family support, and reducing poverty and vulnerability across our communities.

What We’re Looking For

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A professional, caring, and flexible approach
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Experience leading the design, promotion, and delivery of impactful community programmes that engage young people, families, and local residents
• A collaborative approach to co-creating projects with schools, families, and partners, informed by community need and evidence-based practice
• Strong ability to monitor, analyse, and communicate engagement data to show impact and alignment with strategic goals
• Proven skills in managing project budgets and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and financial procedures
• A track record of building and sustaining effective partnerships with schools, agencies, and community organisations
• Confidence in recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers and interns while embedding organisational values
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and confidentiality across all areas of work
• The ability to act as a positive ambassador, representing the organisation at meetings, networks, and community forums and contributing to programme development

Why Join Us

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.

We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education

TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement

The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:

• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding Statement