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Job Opportunity: Projects Support Officer (Part-Time, Fixed-Term)

Organisation: Loconomy, Community Benefit Society

Location: Based at Moseley Exchange, with project work in Druids Heath and Northfield

Salary: £28,000 per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed term until 1 April 2026

Hours: Minimum 12 hours per week, with potential for an additional day by agreement each month

Reporting to: Communications and Project Co-ordinator

Application Deadline: 12 noon, Thursday 20 November 2025

Interview Date: Friday 21 November 2025

About Loconomy

Loconomy is a Community Benefit Society committed to building strong local economies in neighbourhoods facing disadvantage and deprivation. We work to improve access to good jobs and careers, and promote inclusive economic development. Our growing membership includes community organisations and individuals who share our mission and values.

The Role

We’re looking for a Projects Support Officer to join our team and help deliver impactful local initiatives across Eats and South Birmingham. This role will support community development, regeneration, and employability work through a varied and meaningful set of projects. 

You’ll work closely with the Druids Heath Regeneration Steering Group, providing administrative and coordination support — including arranging meetings, taking notes, and organising a best-practice study visit to housing regeneration projects in London. 

In Northfield, you’ll provide employability and CV support to clients, helping residents improve their confidence and readiness for work. 

You’ll also support evaluation for Loconomy projects, including Be Investment Ready and I Can 2, contributing to effective governance and administration, such as undertaking risk assessments, ensuring health&safety requirements of our projects are met. 

This role would suit someone organised, community-minded, and confident working independently across multiple projects. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination (Druids Heath) 

  • Support the facilitation and development of the Druids Heath Regeneration Steering Group. 

  • Provide administrative support, including scheduling, preparing agendas, circulating papers, taking and distributing meeting notes. 

  • Coordinate a study visit to best practice housing regeneration projects in London, including logistics and liaison with partner organisations. 

  • Maintain clear communication channels between partners and stakeholders. 

2. Project Delivery (Northfield) 

  • Provide employability and CV support to clients, including basic skills development and signposting to training and job opportunities. 

  • Maintain accurate records of client engagement and outcomes. 

3. Project Evaluation (Loconomy) 

  • Undertake evaluation in support of Loconomy projects, including gathering and analysing data to inform project development and evaluation. 

  • Contribute to project reporting and learning. 

4. Governance and Administration 

  • Ensure efficient and confidential record-keeping. 

  • Undertake risk assessments relating to projects

  • Ensure that health & safety provisions in line with Loconomy’s policies are effectively applied in projects

5. General Responsibilities 

  • Uphold the values and objectives of the organisation. 

  • Work flexibly across teams and locations as required. 

  • Carry out other duties commensurate with the role. 

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience 

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail. 

  • Experience in supporting meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes. 

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 

  • Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills. 

  • Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online meeting tools. 

  • Experience working with community groups, residents, or in regeneration/employability settings. 

  • Experience in providing advice and support  

  • Ability to work independently and use initiative. 

Desirable Skills and Experience 

  • Experience coordinating visits, events, or study tours. 

  • Experience in undertaking risk assessments and health&safety checks.

  • Experience providing one-to-one employability, CV, or advice support. 

  • Knowledge of community regeneration or housing projects. 

  • Experience conducting research and contributing to evaluations. 

  • Familiarity with cooperative or social enterprise models. 

Personal Attributes 

  • Committed to inclusive, community-led approaches. 

  • Reliable, adaptable, and proactive. 

  • Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality. 

  • Enthusiastic about social change and local development. 

Qualifications 

  • Level 3 IAG (desirable)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a two-page cover letter outlining how you meet the job specification to: iza.korsak@loconomy.org.uk