Project Officer
Key Information
Closing date: 10am, Monday 18 May 2026
Salary: £27,000 per year
Contract: Fixed-term until August 2029
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Based in London / home and flexible working
Interviews: Online, Monday 1 June 2026
Overview
Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life and works to ensure every primary school in the UK has a dedicated library space. Two Project Officers are being recruited to support the delivery of a nationwide programme aimed at increasing literacy for pupils.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support and work closely with Project Managers to deliver a nationwide programme.
- Support school recruitment, delivery of training and creation of resources, booking travel, and supporting in‑person training days and other events.
- Maintain a database of sector partners and contacts.
- Develop and maintain administration systems and workflow processes.
- Travel to London for staff and team days as required (approximately a day a month on average); travel costs are not covered.
Qualifications
- Experience of administration and team support, and use of contact databases and content management systems.
- Experience supporting work with external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working in the education or library sector is an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary £27,000 per year.
- Generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year).
- Pension contributions of 8% of annual salary.
- Cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program and other health and wellbeing benefits.
- Flexible working options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Black and Asian backgrounds, candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They are committed to increasing representation of these groups among their staff.
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