Project Officer (Office Based Role)

Project Officer (Office Based Role) – £26,000 to £30,000

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester . The role will be worked in our Cheadle Office. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As a Project Officer , you will play an integral role in the Project Management Office department with responsibility including standardising and improving project management practices within Human Appeal, and contributing to key responsibilities in project coordination, monitoring, and supporting the PMO team. In addition, providing organisational, logistical, and operational support to ensure the smooth delivery of Human Appeal’s major projects and campaigns.

Benefits Of Joining Us As Our Project Officer Include

• 35 days Annual Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Access to wellbeing hub
• Prayer facilities
• Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Project Officer:

• Ensure timely organisation and regular updates of project documentation, maintaining accessibility and alignment with PMO standards.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in data entry within project management tools and systems, safeguarding the integrity of all project-related information.
• Attend and in some cases lead project-related meetings and produce comprehensive, professional meeting minutes, capturing critical discussions and actionable points.
• Compile, analyse, and distribute detailed project status reports, ensuring stakeholders remain informed about project progress and any emerging challenges.
• Actively monitor and identify project risks and issues, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Exhibit advanced proficiency and frequent use of project management software/tools to update, track, and manage project data effectively.
• Proactively monitor project tasks and milestones, ensuring deadlines are met and contributing to enhanced project delivery efficiency and success.

What we’re looking for in our Project Officer :

• Ideally degree-educated with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field e.g., Business Administration, or Project Management, or qualified by experience
• Project Management qualification / certification is desirable
• Previous experience as a Projects Assistant is desirable
• Exposure to project management principles, processes, or tools is advantageous
• MS Office Suite
• Experience of using project management software is desirable
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Project Officer looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Project Officer – we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.

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A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

What Our CEO Says

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What Our Staff Say

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

“I have been working at Human Appeal for many years! I believe in the cause we are working for. I believe in the charity sector and I believe in the reward we get for helping our fellow human beings in desperate need”

Insaf, Finance Lead

“Working as a fundraiser, every day is different. It can be challenging, but when you’re working tirelessly and raising funds to help those in need, it’s an amazing feeling”

Adnan, Fundraising Coordinator

“I saw an opportunity to assist in helping people across the world with the excellent work Human Appeal carries out. I enjoy working with so many talented people in a fast-moving environment”

Steve, Procurement Manager

Our Greatest Achievements Include:

• Safeguarding bright futures for more than 22,000 vulnerable orphans in 9 countries. Our one-to-one sponsorship programme has a built-in school attendance requirement while covering the cost of food, housing, medical care, and learning materials.
• Pioneering technologically innovative infrastructure projects in Pakistan, like designing and building a 25-km embankment on the Chenab River in Pakistan. Protecting an entire community from being washed away, the embankment has held back the floods each year, including Pakistan’s worst flooding in a decade during its last monsoon season.
• Protecting the health of mothers and their children in war-torn Syria by running the only free maternity hospital in Idlib, Syria. By offering free medical care to vulnerable mothers and children, our staff at Al Imaan Hospital providing life-saving care to 100,000 patients every year.
• Quenching the thirst for the 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip by working with UNOCHA to purify Gaza’s water network. And now, our newest project involves building a large-scale desalination plant to provide daily access to clean water for 60,000 people across Gaza.
• Recovering lost livelihoods for vulnerable farmers in Gaza by planting 80,000 olive trees since 1991. The farming project provides each farmer with 30-40 prime olive trees so they can establish a vibrant, sustainable crop that yields not just food but income for generations.
• Restoring safe and secure residential spaces in Syria, like the construction of a new town with 1,000 newly constructed homes in Al Zahoor.

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today! #J-18808-Ljbffr