Project Officer

We’re looking for a equality driven and proactive Project Officer to help deliver initiatives focused on equity and inclusion for an organisation based in Chelmsford. This is a role for someone who knows how to keep projects on track, understands the value of strong data and reporting, and thrives on building meaningful relationships to make lasting change happen.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help turn words and commitments into action which will help create practical plans. You’ll then be supporting their implementation, and ensuring that progress is measured and understood.

The details:

• Starting salary of circa £34,000
• 2 year fixed term contract
• Working 35 hours a week - part-time considered
• Hybrid working options
• 11% employer pension contribution
• 25 days’ holiday rising with service

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coordinating the delivery of strategic projects focused on creating positive, measurable change
• Developing clear action plans, supported by budgets and data
• Supporting the creation of simple reporting structures that track progress and outcomes
• Working with a wide range of stakeholders to help ideas become reality
• Ensuring that the voices and experiences of underrepresented communities inform every stage of the work

Experience you will need:

• Leading projects including coordinating and planning multi layered schemes
• Confidence in using data to support decision-making and show progress
• Great attention to detail and organisational skills alongside ability to use IT systems
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, especially around creating opportunities for people from global majority heritage backgrounds
• A collaborative and supportive communication style, with the ability to engage with stakeholders and people at every level
• Having an awareness and sensitivity to subject matter

If you're someone who enjoys helping make positive change and you're looking for a role that blends coordination and relationship-building with meaningful social impact, then we’d love to hear from you.