Macmillan Project Officer

Project Officer (Talking About Cancer Together)

Salary: £27,611.00

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Brightspace, Ipswich

Term: 3 – Year Fixed Term Contract (subject to availability of funding)

Start date: April / May

About us

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is a well-established and highly regarded infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. Our mission is to strengthen and champion community action in Suffolk by supporting the VCFSE sector in its work.

About the role

We are seeking a Project Officer for a new project, Talking About Cancer Together – which is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support. The project aims to increase awareness of support and services available both locally and nationally to those affected by cancer, including but not limited to Macmillan.

The role would suit an experienced project manager/coordinator. You will need to be a flexible communicator able to support a wide range of people from established organisations to small local community groups, both individually and collectively.

As a dedicated point of contact for VCFSE organisations and groups within Suffolk, you will provide the sector access to a range of cancer related information, resources and support. You will work closely with the Project Officer in Norfolk (employed by Community Action Norfolk) and the Macmillan Engagement Lead for Suffolk & Norfolk to ensure aligned activity, consistent advice and sharing of best practice across the two counties.

Based on sector needs, you will be responsible for devising and delivering engagement activities helping to increase confidence in talking about cancer and building awareness of support available.

Frequent travel around the county is required so an ability to travel within Suffolk or further afield is necessary.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post.

What we offer

You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

· Blended working – A mix of office and home working

· 33 days (FTE) paid holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays

· 4% matched pension contribution

· 2 days (pro rata) volunteering days

· Discounts on shopping vouchers

For more information, please visit http://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/vacancies/for a copy of our application pack. Alternatively, please contact Demi Bowler on demelza.bowleATcommunityactionsuffolk.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 3rd April 2023

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 10th April 2023

Completed applications should be sent to demelza.bowlerATcommunityactionsuffolk.org.ukor via post to Demelza Bowler, at Community Action Suffolk, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HH by the above closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Salary: £27,611.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ipswich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Project Management: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 03/04/2023
Reference ID: MACMILLAN