Project Coordinator

Company Description

My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning charity based in Oxfordshire, dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities, including autism. Founded in 1998, MLMC supports 900 members in leading more active and fulfilling lives through social events, training, employment opportunities, and self-advocacy initiatives. As a 100% user-led organisation, all our trustees are elected annually and have lived experience of learning disabilities. The charity operates various unique projects, such as Gig Buddies, self-advocacy groups, a travel buddy initiative, and the Champions team, empowering individuals to take leadership roles, campaign, and learn new skills.

Role Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, flexible and experienced project coordinator looking for an exciting and varied role at an established, flourishing and financially stable Oxford-based charity.

We are looking for a committed individual to join our Professional Services team. The role holder will help to coordinate project(s), to increase skills, improve health, and build confidence and independence for our members with a learning disability. The role will involve project coordination of our exciting Health and Happiness project, working as part of our campaigns team, and contributing towards the delivery of our Professional Services.

The post calls for an individual with excellent project coordination, administration, and communication skills. We need a resilient and adaptable individual who thrives on regular face-to-face interaction with beneficiaries. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in coordinating projects in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills.

The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities. This is core to who we are and what we are about.

Come and be part of a charity where we all belong. Our focus on health and wellbeing and flexible working models supports everyone, regardless of background, to feel valued and to be at their best.

Salary

£31,537 – £33,699 per annum (full-time) plus 8% pension contribution.

Benefits

• Above-average pay rates for the Oxford charity sector.
• Flexible working, including time off in lieu.
• Generous holiday allowance, 27 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing after 2, 5 and 10 years of service.
• Cycle to work scheme and £100 annual spend on a health and wellbeing activity for each staff member.
• Healthcare Plan – BUPA Private Medical Insurance including dental, optical, health consultations and therapy costs.
• 8% employer contribution to pension scheme.
• Life Assurance – Up to four times annual salary paid to dependents upon employee death in service.
• A strong organisational commitment to staff development.
• Free car park next to the MLMC office.
• Home working is part of our culture (usually up to two days per week, where/when appropriate).

Next Steps

To Apply: Please send CV (max of two sides of A4) to Bryan Michell, [email protected].

Candidates should also provide a covering letter (max of two sides of A4) clearly matching skills/experience to the Job Description and Person Specification linked on our website.

Information/questions: Contact Bryan Michell, [email protected].

Closing Date: Monday, 8th December (5 pm).

Interview Date: In person at the MLMC office on Wednesday, 17th December.

Start Date: Monday, 19th January (but negotiable).