Senior Project Co-ordinator - Be Active Project

Senior Project Co-ordinator - Be Active Project
London, W10 (with hybrid working and travel to other centres and clients’ homes)

About Us

Open Age was established in 1993 and we’re now celebrating almost 30 years of championing an active life for older people.

Working across Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham, we run over 300 different activities for older people from three Open Age centres and over 40 community venues each week.

From boxing to ballet, baking to blogging, we support anyone aged 50 or older to sustain their physical and mental fitness, maintain an active lifestyle and strengthen their sense of community.

Our Be Active Project supports older people who are being discharged from Health Services by matching them with volunteers who will support them to maintain their physical activity and reconnect them with their community.

We are now looking for a Senior Project Co-ordinator to join our team on a part-time basis, working 28 hours per week for a fixed term contract until the end of September 2025, with the possibility of extension.

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
- 25 days' leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, Christmas closure and 1 extra day off for your Birthday
- Employer and employee contribution to pension
- Hybrid working, offering a flexible combination of office and home-based working
- We are London Healthy Workplace Award accredited
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme through salary sacrifice
- Regular staff social events
- Training opportunities

This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate professional with experience in volunteer management and project or service delivery to join our innovative and inclusive organisation, dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

You’ll be part of a team that values creativity and collaboration, empowering you to make a tangible difference while enhancing your skills in project management and volunteer support.

What’s more, you’ll be joining an organisation that truly values its team, offering a flexible and hybrid working environment, tailored training opportunities and a passionate commitment to employee wellbeing.

So, if you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people, apply today!

The Role

As our Senior Project Co-ordinator, you will lead and manage a volunteer programme supporting older people for our Be Active Project.

You will oversee the recruitment, training and management of volunteers, ensuring they are matched effectively with clients and supported throughout their placement.

Developing partnerships with referral services such as the Community Independence Service, Falls Service and Neuro Rehab Service, you will ensure referrals are appropriate and well co-ordinated.

Additionally, you will lead on marketing the service, monitoring referrals and facilitating training in collaboration with health partners to deliver the best outcomes for participants.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage project targets, evaluation and reporting
- Provide line management to the part-time Project Co-ordinator
- Organise bi-monthly peer support sessions for volunteers

About You

To be considered as a Senior Project Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Experience working with volunteers (recruiting and training)
- Experience delivering a successful project or service
- Experience working with, and relating to, people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Experience of monitoring and evaluation
- Knowledge and understanding of the particular issues facing older people
- An understanding of risk assessment procedures, health & safety and safeguarding issues

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 6th January 2025.
Interviews will be held on 9th and 10th January 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Senior Volunteer Co-ordinator, Project Supervisor, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Support Officer, Volunteer Development Officer, or Volunteer Project Manager.

Open Age is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

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