Project Lead - Peer Support (3 Year Fixed-term Contract)

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role, using your project management skills to develop, execute and evaluate a project to create and deliver a new volunteer-led peer support service for women affected by ovarian cancer?

If you're passionate about making a difference, fostering relationships, and championing the voices of those navigating this challenging diagnosis, we want you to join us in transforming lives and creating a supportive network for all!

We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what's important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.

We are looking for a Project Lead (peer support) who will manage all aspects of a new project, from developing detailed plans and timelines to collaborating with our steering committee to define objectives and success criteria. You'll take charge of volunteer management, ensuring adherence to policies, leading recruitment and training sessions, and providing ongoing support to our dedicated volunteers. By building strong links with the community and engaging with existing support groups and healthcare professionals, you'll help to create a robust network for those affected by ovarian cancer. Additionally, you'll oversee communication strategies, produce high-calibre progress reports, and continuously evaluate the project's impact. This project is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund

The role is a full time, 35 hours per week, 3-year fixed term position.

We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office in Angel, London when required. Please email if you would like to find out more about how frequently you would likely be required in the office for this role.

Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a CV and cover letter to .

Please also complete this equalities monitoring form and send to .

The closing date for applications is Friday 4th November 2024.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the recruitment pack, please call or email cancer.org.uk with the address you would like us to post it to.

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The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, proof of your right to work and two satisfactory references.