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Make a lifesaving difference with Samaritans as a Senior Project Officer, leading critical suicide prevention projects in prisons.
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Salary
£37000 - £40000
Location
Ewell, Surrey, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Samaritans is a charity with a mission to prevent suicide by offering a listening ear to those in need. The charity prides itself on creating a supportive space for individuals struggling with isolation and the challenges of life, ultimately aiming to save lives through compassionate engagement.
- Lead and manage projects enhancing the Listener scheme and other prison-based initiatives.
- Work closely with senior volunteers and stakeholders for successful project outcomes.
- Provide support and advice, and manage stakeholder relations.
- Proven project management experience and volunteer engagement.
- Strong communication, organisational, and multitasking skills.
- Confidence in public speaking, presenting, and meeting facilitation.
- Submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter.
- Applications close at 9 am on Monday, September 30, with video interviews the following week.
The organisation - Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. We are committed to listening to and supporting anyone who needs someone to talk to.
The role - As a Senior Project Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in our efforts to reduce suicide in prisons. You’ll be at the heart of our work, leading specific projects that enhance our Listener scheme and other prison-based programmes. You will collaborate closely with senior volunteers and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, provide vital support and advice, and engage in stakeholder management.
Job requirements - We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who is proactive and passionate about making a positive impact. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects and working with volunteers, strong written and verbal communication skills, great organisational and time management skills, the ability to manage and deliver multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and confidence in presenting to various audiences and facilitating meetings.
Benefits - We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities. Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace & Perkbox.
Applications details - If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You'll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, which includes your interest in the role and your transferable skills and experience. The role will close to applications at 9 am on Monday 30 September, with video interviews likely to take place w/c 7 October.
