Project Officer (Part-time), HARRIS HILL
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We’re working with a lovely London‑based charity that supports individuals and families facing financial hardship and exclusion. At an exciting point of growth, they’re looking to recruit a Project Officer to support the delivery of advice and non‑advice projects that make a real, tangible difference to people’s lives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, proactive individual who enjoys juggling multiple priorities and working closely with colleagues, partners and people with lived experience.
About the role
As Project Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth delivery of a range of projects and campaigns. Working closely with the Projects & Partnerships Manager, you’ll provide hands‑on coordination, administrative support and data management, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly and on time. You’ll be part of a small, committed team, so you’ll need to be confident working autonomously, using initiative, and building strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support across multiple projects
* Schedule meetings, prepare papers, take minutes and track actions
* Liaise with internal teams, external partners and lived experience groups
* Support the delivery of events, campaigns and engagement activities
* Maintain accurate project data and records using CRM systems (GDPR compliant)
* Assist with project reporting, dashboards and progress updates
* Contribute to service development, process mapping and organisational growth
* Support research, fundraising activity and the promotion of organisational impact
About you
You’ll bring strong organisational and communication skills, along with a genuine commitment to social justice and equality. You’ll be comfortable handling sensitive information and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Experience and skills
You will ideally have:
* Experience supporting projects or services in a charity, community or public‑facing setting
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and CRM/case management systems)
* The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities
* A non‑judgemental, empathetic approach and commitment to equality and inclusion
* Confidence working both independently and as part of a small team
* Experience of financial inclusion, debt advice or lived experience engagement is welcome but not essential.
What’s on offer
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Additional annual leave for your birthday
* Increasing annual leave with length of service (up to 35 days)
* 3% employer pension contribution
* £200 home office equipment allowance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid and flexible working (following successful probation)
Please note: this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply without delay.
For more information please contact Hannah Gibson – hannah.gibson@harrishill.co.uk
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever‑improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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