Community Project Officer

Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) are looking for a Community Project Officer to deliver their local projects in South East London, including youth clubs, cultural and art workshops, awareness raising campaigns, research and policy work. The role involves carrying out research and fieldwork to managing projects. The post holder will be expected to monitor the impact and finances of their projects, develop new ideas and lead on discussions and policy debates resulting from their work. The role is office-based and 4 days per week.

Community Project Officers are line managed by the Community Centre Manager who reports to the Director. They work closely with our local communities in South East London and form part of the RJ4All Community Centre team.

Summary of Key tasks:

• To lead on delivering RJ4All’s community including our youth clubs, food bank and community fridge, workshops, carrying out qualitative/ quantitative research (secondary and primary), analysing and reporting on findings, carrying out evaluations, producing publications and delivering training.
• To be the line manager of a minimum of one part-time intern per project, and to line manage them including supporting them in their training and skills development needs.
• To communicate the results of their community projects to wider and targeted audiences through online and in print publications; help with the recruitment of service users and the dissemination of information locally and nationally.

About the post

Position | Community Project Officer

Location | South East London

Hours | 30 hours per week

Salary | £20,100 - £24,500

Additional Benefits | Minimum 2-year contract with 6 months probation. The contract is renewable depending on funding; 24 days annual leave and bank holidays pro rated, Statutory contributory pension; Fully funded opportunities to travel abroad, accredited training and CPD certifications; Free access to the RJ4All Fitness centre including free classes such as spinning, boxing, weight lifting and cycling; Free drinks, refreshments and snacks while working from the RJ4All office

Information for potential applicants

Application pack and guidance is available here or download below

Submitting your application

It is expected this position to be highly competitive and therefore we strongly advise you to read carefully the Job Description and about the work that we do. Take the time to read our Community Projects as well as the background of our team. We encourage you to learn about the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre and our local area.

Applications are accepted only electronically by emailing Vacancies@RJ4all.org with the subject line 'Community Project Officer'.

You will need to send us:

• Your CV
• A sample of your writing such as a published blog, a peer reviewed article or a policy briefing
• A cover letter addressing the JD and why you want to join our institute
• Completed Diversity Monitoring Form

Closing Date:  29 March 2023 at 9am