Senior Project Officer: Children and Families
£29,000 per annum pro-rata (Actual Salary = £24,857.00)
Length of Contract
3-year contract (potential to extend subject to funding)
Hours of work
30 hours per week
Reporting to
Head of Programmes and Partnerships
Base
Hybrid (remote and Bolton-based)
Company Description
Bolton Together is a collaborative network of 42 voluntary sector organizations delivering high-quality, cost-effective services for children, young people, and their families in Bolton. Our focus includes reducing social isolation, improving health and well‑being, and facilitating joint working across sectors while securing funding for our members. Current programmes include IThrive emotional health and well‑being support for children and families, early years services through Family Hubs, HAF school holiday activities, and youth against violence programmes.
Job Purpose
To drive forward and support the operational delivery of the VCSE Family Hub programme and associated projects for Bolton Together. Working closely with VCSE providers, Family Hub teams, and statutory partners, you will ensure the smooth and effective delivery of services, monitor progress against agreed targets, and address any operational challenges. You will maintain regular contact with providers, track delivery activity, and collate monitoring data to ensure services are accessible, responsive, and aligned with the needs of children and families. Additionally, you will facilitate communication across the programme, promote collaboration, and highlight delivery successes to enhance the impact and visibility of our Family Hub Early Years VCSE services.
Qualifications
* A degree or equivalent qualification, or experience where strong administrative, organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills have been demonstrated.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Ability to deliver projects, events, or campaigns.
* Understanding of the importance of the voice of the child/young person/parent/carer in service delivery.
* Understanding of safeguarding practices or willingness to learn.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a range of people and partners.
* Understanding of equal opportunities and equity of access.
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills related to the role.
* Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
* Computer literate in Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms.
* Understanding of the challenges affecting children, young people, parents and carers.
Email: boltontogether@boltontogether.org.uk
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