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Project Co-ordinator
London
The Organisation
Our client is dedicated to enriching the lives of older people by promoting active lifestyles and social engagement. They champion independence and wellbeing, delivering an extensive programme of activities.
They are now looking for a Project Co-ordinator to join them on a permanent, part-time basis, working 21 hours per week across three days.
The Benefits
- Salary of £26,936 per annum FTE (£16,161 per annum for 21 hours)
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and one extra day off for your birthday (pro rata)
- Employer and employee contribution to pension in line with auto-enrolment pension requirements (3% employer contribution)
- Hybrid working, offering a flexible combination of office and home-based working
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training opportunities
- An inclusive work environment welcoming people from all backgrounds
This is a rewarding opportunity for an empathetic individual with experience supporting volunteers and working with people from diverse backgrounds to join our client’s inclusive organisation.
You’ll have the chance to make a tangible difference to older people recovering from falls, strokes and illness, helping them rebuild confidence, stay active and feel less isolated whilst regaining their independence and rediscovering a sense of connection and purpose.
What’s more, with hybrid working and just 21 hours spread across three days, you’ll have greater space to balance meaningful work with life outside the role, while still benefiting from training opportunities and a supportive, inclusive culture.
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So, if you’re ready to help older people feel stronger, more connected and supported to enjoy life on their own terms, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Project Co-ordinator, you will help deliver our client’s community exercise programme, supporting isolated older people across London to stay active, independent and connected following a fall, stroke or other illness.
Working alongside the Senior Project Co-ordinator, you will co-ordinate referrals and match older people with trained volunteers who will provide motivational companionship and support them to maintain their exercise programme over nine weeks.
You will also recruit, train and support volunteers, providing ongoing supervision and helping them feel confident in their role.
Alongside this, you will undertake the administrative and monitoring activities that keep the service running effectively and connect clients with our client’s other activities and services when appropriate.
Additionally, you will:
- Carry out volunteer interviews, references and DBS arrangements
- Administer volunteer peer support sessions and expenses
- Highlight safeguarding concerns where appropriate
- Maintain accessible and appropriate project communications
About You
To be considered as a Project Co-ordinator, you will need:
- Experience of working with volunteers (recruiting, training and supporting)
- Experience of working with and relating to people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Experience of monitoring
- Knowledge and understanding of the specific issues affecting older people
- Knowledge of involving people in the design and development of a service
- An understanding of diversity and equality
- The ability to demonstrate a warm, positive and empathetic approach
- An understanding of risk assessment procedures, health & safety and safeguarding issues
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Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1st September 2026.
Interviews will be held on 4th, 7th, and 8th September 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Project Officer, Project Support Officer, Service Co-ordinator, Community Project Co-ordinator, Community Project Officer, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Community Support Co-ordinator, or Wellbeing Co-ordinator.
Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re looking for a meaningful role as a Project Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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