UK-wide Fostering Programs Coordinator

The Fostering Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fostering Network is seeking an organised Programme Officer to deliver a transformational fostering programme across the UK, coordinating activities, supporting delivery partners and ensuring high standards of service.

This role combines project support, event coordination and communications, requiring relationship-building with local authorities and fostering services, plus use of learning data to shape future development.

Qualifications

• Experience of organising and coordinating events.
• Experience of supporting or leading project delivery.
• Ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills, with experience producing reports, newsletters, letters or web copy.
• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, PowerPoint and databases.
• An understanding of children’s social care and the care system.
• A commitment to confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of programme activities.
• Acting as a first point of contact for partners and stakeholders, providing accurate and timely advice.
• Organising and supporting events and meetings, representing the programme when required.
• Building strong working relationships with local authorities and independent fostering services.
• Coordinating programme communications alongside colleagues in marketing and communications.
• Using programme learning and evaluation data to support future development.
• Preparing reports, written materials and information resources for different audiences.

Skills

Event coordination

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Report writing

IT literacy

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

The Fostering Network is seeking an organised Programme Officer to deliver a transformational fostering programme across the UK, coordinating activities, supporting delivery partners and ensuring high standards of service.

This role combines project support, event coordination and communications, requiring relationship-building with local authorities and fostering services, plus use of learning data to shape future development.