At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting projects and events that make a real difference for children and families.
- Company: A leading charity dedicated to improving childhood experiences for over 60 years.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Embrace a hybrid work culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape the future for children and young people.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting impactful projects.
The predicted salary is between 28952 - 28952 £ per year.
For over 60 years this charity has been building a better childhood for all.
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £28,952 per annum FTE (£23,161 per annum for 28 hours per week)
Location: London/ Northern Ireland/Devon/Sheffield/Remote within the UK
The employer promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 2 days working in the office if based in London.
This is an exciting opportunity within the organisation's newly formed Centralised functions, supporting the Project Support, Events or Business Support teams. The post holders will support the organisation’s portfolio of projects and/or complex learning event delivery of online and in-person workshops and conferences for the team they are working in, working closely with peers to provide coherent, consistent support to delivery teams. They will ensure that projects and events are well managed and delivered in line with internal processes and systems whilst balancing business needs achieving contracted requirements and targets.
The post holders will act as peripatetic support across projects, events and the wider business to deliver business objectives, including the administration of contracting processes, event hosting and logistics and business support administration as necessary. This will include oversight and management of people, tasks and activities according to business need, and supporting teams and directorates. Knowledge of budget management, risk mitigation and financial acumen is necessary to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.
The post holders will also work closely together to drive a culture of continuous improvement informed by systems and data to optimise processes, enhance customer experience and improve delivery performance over time.
For more than 60 years, they have championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. They interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how they improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. They push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. They are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits:
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026
Please note that the employer reserves the right to close this vacancy early should they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
This employer is actively seeking to broaden the diversity of their staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues they work on.
No agencies please.
Project Support Co-ordinator in Sheffield employer: CHM-1
This charity is an exceptional employer, dedicated to championing the rights of children and young people for over 60 years. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, they offer generous benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. The organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises continuous improvement and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful employment in a supportive environment.
