Advertising Reference: 2109
Position Title: Project Assistant - Participation (Maternity Cover)
Status: Full Time, Fixed Term (9 months - Maternity Cover)
Salary: £21,814 per annum
Location: London - (Currently virtual/work from home) The post holder may start the position while the organisation is working remotely due to Covid-19, therefore all candidates must be able to work at home temporarily.

For over 50 years this charity has been building a better childhood for all.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Participation Team in a maternity cover role supporting the charity’s work on children and young people’s engagement and participation. The post holder will be the first point of contact for a busy team, supporting effective delivery of key participation projects that puts children and young people’s voices at the heart of government. This is a varied role that requires attention to detail, the ability to move between tasks at rapid pace, and skill to make complex information accessible for a range of stakeholders.

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with children and young people, colleagues, and external partners.  You will also be responsible for managing CYP data and information, creating newsletters and social media content. You will need to be efficient and organised, able to co-ordinate logistics and analyse large amounts of data.  You will be an integral part of a fast-paced team with a strong national profile and reputation for expertise and excellence in delivery.

This role includes out of hours working, agreed in advance.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 7th March 2021.

Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Friday 12th March 2021. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' - you will be prompted to complete a short CHM Recruit form before being redirected to the employer's website, where you will find further details on how to apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.

No agencies please.