Project Development Officer

Sja's West; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on first aid services seeks a Project Development Officer to help rebuild youth programs in London. This role involves engaging with diverse communities, recruiting volunteers, and promoting youth initiatives while offering benefits like hybrid working and generous holiday. The ideal candidate has experience working with young people and volunteers, along with project management skills.

Benefits

33 days holiday (rising to 38)

Free first aid courses

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects within a specific geography and budget.
• Support local volunteer teams to develop and deliver project plans.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating forums and working groups to engage young people and volunteers.
• Developing partnerships within target areas to expand youth work.
• Recruiting new volunteers and young people through various activities.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Experience working with volunteers

Community development skills

Project management skills

Engagement with diverse communities

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join St John and play a key role in helping to rebuild our youth programmes post-Covid. The role's purpose is to engage with new and diverse communities and take ownership of our strategy to increase membership to 20,000 young people. The Project Development Officer will be responsible for driving work within these communities, recruiting new adult volunteers into youth unit teams, promoting SJA youth programmes, and building positive relationships with partners and local communities.

This is an initial 12-month FTC with the possibility to extend subject to funding.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering a supportive culture with opportunities for career growth, a healthy work-life balance, and recognition for your contributions. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, 33 days holiday (rising to 38), options to buy and sell holiday, free first aid courses, discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jabs, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools, and volunteering days.

About You:

• Experience working with young people
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience supporting teams to achieve outcomes
• Experience in community development and engaging diverse communities
• Experience managing a project within a specific geography and budget

About The Role:

• Supporting local volunteer teams to develop and deliver project plans for growth
• Facilitating forums and working groups to engage young people and volunteers
• Developing partnerships within target areas to expand youth work
• Consulting with young people and stakeholders to promote youth voice
• Recruiting new volunteers and young people through various activities

About Us:

Join a team of over 1,700 employees and 30,000 volunteers dedicated to saving lives through first aid services, training, and campaigning. We have a rich heritage and a commitment to creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

We support communities through response and outreach services and empower individuals with vital clinical skills via programs like NHS Cadets and Young Responders.

Learn more about us, including our Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk.

If you're a current employee, please apply here: Click here. For others, apply below.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve, and fostering an environment of mutual respect and authentic allyship.

Please note: We do not accept speculative CVs and only review applications for advertised vacancies. Recruitment is direct; we are not using agencies for this role.