Job summary
Do you thrive on turning insight into action? Ready to lead work that shapes the future of support for children and families?
As a Project Officer, you`ll play a key role in transforming how services are designed for children, young people and families. You`ll lead the development of evidence-based models of intervention, working closely with stakeholders across education, health, and community sectors to ensure our approach reflects real local need.
In this dynamic and varied role, you`ll be responsible for researching, coordinating and evaluating projects aimed at improving emotional wellbeing support. You`ll gather and analyse complex data, engage with young people and families, and produce detailed reports that inform strategic decision making across the system. Your work will directly influence how services respond to emerging needs and ensure resources are used where they matter most.
You`ll also build strong relationships across the wider support network, championing coproduction and community voice while developing robust, collaborative pathways. If you`re organised, analytical, and motivated to lead purposeful change, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking service that puts children and young people first.
If you`re curious, collaborative, and care about getting things right for children and familiesthis could be the role where your thinking really makes a difference.
Main duties of the job
This role needs someone who`s thoughtful, curious, & up for a challenge. You`re the kind of person who can connect the dots, between research, data & real-life experiences & use that insight to help shape better services for children & families. This role will ask for your focus, care & commitment but will give you the chance to make real & lasting impacts. You`ll be working with people across different services, analysing what`s happening on the ground, & using that to influence what happens next. If you like variety, purpose, & the idea of helping systems work smarter, this could be a brilliant fit.
You`ll need:
- Bachelor`s degree in a relevant field
- Understanding of the children`s wellbeing system
- Experience working with children, young people & families
- Proven ability to produce detailed reports for different audiences
- Confident working with data and spotting trends
- Comfortable using Microsoft systems
- Strong research & analytical skills
- A clear communicator and a good listener
- Organised & self-motivated
- Able to manage pressure and meet deadlines
- Willing and able to travel when needed
It`s a bonus if you bring a Project Management qualification, experience in emotional wellbeing services, or a background in cross-system research and analysis but if you don`t, don`t let that put you off.
This isn`t just another project role it`s a rare chance to help shape something better from behind the scenes. If that`s the kind of impact you`re looking for, let`s talk.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance/salary review
Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!
This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. #CompPho
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you thrive on turning insight into action? Ready to lead work that shapes the future of support for children and families?
As a Project Officer, you`ll play a key role in transforming how services are designed for children, young people and families. You`ll lead the development of evidence-based models of intervention, working closely with stakeholders across education, health, and community sectors to ensure our approach reflects real local need.
In this dynamic and varied role, you`ll be responsible for researching, coordinating and evaluating projects aimed at improving emotional wellbeing support. You`ll gather and analyse complex data, engage with young people and families, and produce detailed reports that inform strategic decision making across the system. Your work will directly influence how services respond to emerging needs and ensure resources are used where they matter most.
You`ll also build strong relationships across the wider support network, championing coproduction and community voice while developing robust, collaborative pathways. If you`re organised, analytical, and motivated to lead purposeful change, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking service that puts children and young people first.
If you`re curious, collaborative, and care about getting things right for children and familiesthis could be the role where your thinking really makes a difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you thrive on turning insight into action? Ready to lead work that shapes the future of support for children and families?
As a Project Officer, you`ll play a key role in transforming how services are designed for children, young people and families. You`ll lead the development of evidence-based models of intervention, working closely with stakeholders across education, health, and community sectors to ensure our approach reflects real local need.
In this dynamic and varied role, you`ll be responsible for researching, coordinating and evaluating projects aimed at improving emotional wellbeing support. You`ll gather and analyse complex data, engage with young people and families, and produce detailed reports that inform strategic decision making across the system. Your work will directly influence how services respond to emerging needs and ensure resources are used where they matter most.
You`ll also build strong relationships across the wider support network, championing coproduction and community voice while developing robust, collaborative pathways. If you`re organised, analytical, and motivated to lead purposeful change, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking service that puts children and young people first.
If you`re curious, collaborative, and care about getting things right for children and familiesthis could be the role where your thinking really makes a difference.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors Degree in Relevant Field
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the Childrens Wellbeing System
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of developing detailed reports suitable for range of audiences.
- Understanding and experience of working with data, ability to analyse and understand data trends.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft system
Desirable
- Experience of working within emotional health and wellbeing systems
- Previous experience of research and working across systems to make recommendations for change
- Ability to source and analyse data from other systems
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and complete work to deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors Degree in Relevant Field
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the Childrens Wellbeing System
- Experience of working with children, young people and families
- Experience of developing detailed reports suitable for range of audiences.
- Understanding and experience of working with data, ability to analyse and understand data trends.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft system
Desirable
- Experience of working within emotional health and wellbeing systems
- Previous experience of research and working across systems to make recommendations for change
- Ability to source and analyse data from other systems
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure and complete work to deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
