Project Officer (Changing Futures) Job Title: Project Officer (Changing Futures) Location: Plymouth Pay Rate: £14.08 PAYE per hour Limited/Umbrella: £18.34 per hour Contract: Until 31/12/2026 Plymouth City Council is seeking a motivated Project Officer to join the Changing Futures programme — a government and lottery funded initiative tackling systemic inequalities faced by people experiencing multiple disadvantage (including homelessness, poor mental health, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system). About the Role You will support the delivery of systems change projects by providing project management, coordination, and communication across partner organisations. This role is central to embedding trauma-informed, co-produced approaches and ensuring learning is shared locally, regionally, and nationally. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and deliver systems change projects, pilots, and inquiries. Develop change readiness assessments and secure partner approvals. Facilitate workshops and share best practice on co-production and systems change. Manage risks, issues, budgets (up to £250k), and reporting requirements. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and high-quality project reporting. About You We’re looking for someone with: - Knowledge of systems change and co-production approaches (e.g., Appreciative Inquiry, System Dynamics, Vanguard Method). - Understanding of the challenges faced by people with multiple disadvantage. - Experience delivering/facilitating system change workshops and project delivery. - Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills. - Ability to influence, innovate, and work collaboratively across systems. Desirable: Project/change management qualifications, trauma-informed practice knowledge, and experience using collaboration tools (MS Teams, Miro, Trello). Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in Plymouth, improving systems for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. You’ll work at the heart of a high-profile national initiative, developing skills in project delivery, systems thinking, and collaborative working. Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail. Harry Greenhalgh Recruitment Lead – Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse Service Care Solutions harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk 01772 208962