Project Officer

Compass; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK seeks a Project Officer to transform services for children and families. This role involves developing evidence-based interventions, engaging with stakeholders, and analyzing data to improve emotional wellbeing support. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, and a relevant Bachelor's degree. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in children's services.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance at 2 x basic salary

Competitive contributory pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Annual performance/salary review

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people & families.
• Proven ability to produce detailed reports for different audiences.
• Strong research & analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of evidence-based models of intervention.
• Research, coordinate and evaluate projects for emotional wellbeing support.
• Gather and analyse complex data to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organisational

Research

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

Do you thrive on turning insight into action? Ready to lead work that shapes the future of support for children and families?

As a Project Officer, you`ll play a key role in transforming how services are designed for children, young people and families. You`ll lead the development of evidence-based models of intervention, working closely with stakeholders across education, health, and community sectors to ensure our approach reflects real local need.

In this dynamic and varied role, you`ll be responsible for researching, coordinating and evaluating projects aimed at improving emotional wellbeing support. You`ll gather and analyse complex data, engage with young people and families, and produce detailed reports that inform strategic decision making across the system. Your work will directly influence how services respond to emerging needs and ensure resources are used where they matter most.

You`ll also build strong relationships across the wider support network, championing coproduction and community voice while developing robust, collaborative pathways. If you`re organised, analytical, and motivated to lead purposeful change, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking service that puts children and young people first.

If you`re curious, collaborative, and care about getting things right for children and families…this could be the role where your thinking really makes a difference.

About You

This role needs someone who`sthoughtful, curious, & up for a challenge. You`re the kind of person who can connect the dots, between research, data & real-life experiences & use that insight tohelp shape better services for children & families. This role will ask for your focus, care & commitment but will give you the chance to make real & lasting impacts. You`ll be working with people across different services, analysing what`s happening on the ground, & using that to influence what happens next. If you like variety, purpose, & the idea of helping systems work smarter, this could be a brilliant fit.

You`ll need:

• Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field
• Understanding of the children`s wellbeing system
• Experience working with children, young people & families
• Proven ability to produce detailed reports for different audiences
• Confident working with data and spotting trends
• Comfortable using Microsoft systems
• Strong research & analytical skills
• A clear communicator and a good listener
• Organised & self-motivated
• Able to manage pressure and meet deadlines
• Willing and able to travel when needed

It`s a bonus if you bring aProject Management qualification, experience inemotional wellbeing services, or a background incross-system research and analysisbut if you don`t, don`t let that put you off.

This isn`t just another project role… it`s a rare chance to help shape something better from behind the scenes. If that`s the kind of impact you`re looking for, let`s talk.

About Us

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.

All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.

We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
• Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
• Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
• Annual performance/salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.