Innovation and Project Officer

Point 13 Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Women's Institute (The WI) in the UK is seeking an Innovation and Project Officer to help develop and deliver programmes that grow our membership, reach, and influence.

You will lead day-to-day management of pilot projects, monitor outcomes, and conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform strategic decisions. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role with offices in London, Oxfordshire or Wales, emphasising stakeholder engagement and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting organisational development within membership settings.
• Skilled in project design and delivery with a methodical approach.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programmes to grow membership, reach and influence.
• Lead day-to-day management of pilot projects.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes to capture insights.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify needs of women.
• Develop project plans, timelines and key deliverables.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Project design

Delivery

Job description

With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.

About the Innovation and Project Officer role

Supporting innovation across the organisation, you will help to develop and deliver programmes that grow our membership, reach and influence. You will lead the day-to-day management of pilot projects that test new initiatives and engagement opportunities with new audiences, monitoring and evaluating outcomes to capture insights and valuable learning that helps shape the direction of the organisation. This role will involve developing project plans, timelines and key deliverables to monitor project progress and ensure success. You will carry out qualitative and quantitative research to identify the current and changing needs of women to support organisational decision-making and drive innovation in everything that we do.

Contract and Hours:

Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week.

Location:

Hybrid working, with one day per week at our London, Oxfordshire or Wales office.

About you

You should be experienced in supporting organisational development within membership settings, and skilled in project design and delivery. You will have strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to communicate your findings to diverse audiences. You should have a methodical approach to project management, and be able to confidently engage and build relationships with stakeholders and different audiences. Familiarity in overseeing budgets would be beneficial, as would some knowledge of the trends affecting the voluntary sector, but above all a passion for supporting initiatives that contribute to organisational growth and change will be key to your success in the role.

First-round interview (virtual): w/c 21 September 2026.

Second-round interview (in-person): w/c 28 September 2026.

The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.