Project Officer

Reachout Academy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established youth development charity is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to oversee mentoring programmes in Manchester. This role involves managing logistics, supporting Project Leaders, and collaborating with schools to enhance the socio-emotional skills of young people. As part of a friendly team, you will play a crucial role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of youth. With a new organisational strategy launching in 2025, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission. If you're passionate about youth development and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day logistics of mentoring programmes in schools.
• Manage sessional Project Leaders and liaise with partner schools.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in this role, we have now closed applications. If you still want to get involved and make a difference, why not find out more about becoming a volunteer mentor? Click here to get involved.

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Project Officer to join our team in Manchester.

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

Our Project Officers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day logistics of ReachOut mentoring programmes in schools across their location and ensuring the projects impact every young person involved.

This includes the line management of our sessional Project Leaders, liaising with contacts in partner schools, and working collaboratively with the Project Managers and volunteer team to support ReachOut’s growth.

2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people in Manchester.

Contract: Full time, permanent – (probationary period of 6 months)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week – flexible hours around general 9:00-17:30 working pattern to include regular evening work to 20:00.

Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in the office with project delivery in and around the region.

Application deadline: Friday 21st February at 11am.

For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.

To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum two pages), addressing each point of the person specification, clearly describing how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role.

Please submit your application to [e-mail]. In the subject line, please quote PO-2025.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT can be useful for applicants, for example to shorten an initial draft. However, we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting their applications. We want to hear your authentic voice that comes from your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process.

All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

ReachOut is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 4604379 and registered as a Charity number 1096492.
Registered office 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH.