Project Officer

Hope House and T天 Gobaith; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to enhance estate, IT, and care service improvements. The role involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful implementation across the charity's initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant qualification, contributing to a mission dedicated to children's health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Organisational pension scheme

Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing services including staff counselling

Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Great development opportunities

Qualifications

• Specialist qualification in project management or equivalent practical experience.
• Well organised with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships and networks.

Responsibilities

• Work with project team on improvements to charity’s hospice estates.
• Support delivery, monitoring, and assessment of change programmes.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Networking

Flexibility

Education

Specialist qualification in project management or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Project Officer? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’ Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.

Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Project Officer to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on a Part-time 22.5 hours, permanent basis. In return, a Projects Officer will receive a competitive salary of £31,187 - £35,301 per annum FTE (Depending on experience).

About the Project Officer role:

Your role as a Project Officer will work with the project team and wider organisational colleagues on projects to improve the charity’s hospice estates, IT infrastructure & capabilities, and care services delivery. You will support the functions and processes associated with the delivery, monitoring and assessment of change programmes and development projects across the organisation. There will be an emphasis on stakeholder engagement to make the changes as successful as possible so you should have great communication skills and enjoy working with others.

You will be flexible in your approach to working hours and times and be comfortable to regularly travel between Hope House in Shropshire and Tŷ Gobaith in Conwy to deliver your role.

We are looking for a Project Officer who has:

• A specialist qualification in either project management, or the equivalent practical experience.
• Well organised with good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow processes and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to develop relationships and networks with a range of stakeholders and communicate effectively across teams.
• Ability to thrive in a continuously changing environment.
  
  

About us:

By joining Team Hope House & Tŷ Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
• Organisational pension scheme
• Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
• Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great development opportunities
  
  

Closing date: 11th June 2025

Interview date: 19th June 2025

If you think you have what it takes to be our Project Officer and help us deliver our mission, then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Project Manager, Polly Roberts, contact us on 01691 671999 or 07918 402062. We’d love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Standard Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).

Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.