Home-Start London Is Looking for a Partnerships & Projects Coordinator!

Home-Start London is seeking a dynamic and driven Partnerships & Projects Coordinator to play a pivotal role in growing our impact across the capital. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work closely with our network of local Home-Starts, developing and managing partnerships and generating income to support and extend Home-Start services. Your work will directly help secure vital income and drive collaborative initiatives that ensure every child has the best possible start in life. If you’re a skilled relationship builder, confident fundraiser, and organised project manager with a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Further information below. You can download the job pack here.

Partnerships & Projects Coordinator, Home-Start London

  • Job Title: Partnerships and Projects Coordinator
  • Reports to: Director
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Location: Home-based with regular travel in London
  • Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours). Hours can be worked flexibly.
  • Salary: £35,570 (pro rata)
What you’ll do:
  • Proactively seek out, develop and manage new partnerships, generating income to support and extend Home-Start services
  • Support the Operations Coordinator to manage existing consortia projects, ensuring quality and meeting targets
  • Deliver timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead on planning and delivery of network events, showcasing Home-Start’s work and impact for children and families
  • Regularly engage with local Home-Start teams, from co-designing new projects to providing training and support with local fundraising efforts
  • Work with HSL’s Communications Lead and local Home-Start teams to develop external communications that showcase Home-Start’s work, including content for website and socials
  • Ensure compliance with partnership governance procedures, funding agreements, and internal policy
  • Maintain accurate record keeping for all partnerships and projects
  • Provide administrative support to the team, supporting efficient operations
  • Manage volunteers as required, ensuring that they are happy, effective and well supported
  • Any other duties that may be reasonably requested of the postholder

What we’re looking for:

  • An excellent relationship builder, skilled fundraiser and strong project manager
  • Confidence in engaging and inspiring a diverse range of stakeholders  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and supporting operational processes
  • Proactive, solution-focused and adaptable, able to embrace new challenges and changing priorities effectively
  • Passionate about Home-Start’s mission to ensure every child has the best start in life
  • Confident in using MS Office, including Excel
  • Commitment to, and understanding of, safeguarding, equal opportunities and maintaining confidentiality
  • An understanding of the small charity sector, including funding landscape (knowledge of and networks in London an advantage)
  • Knowledge of /experience in early years and family support service

How to apply

Please email your CV and cover letter (no more than two pages) to sian.koskela@home-Startlondon.org

Closing date for applications is Sunday 14th September.
Interviews will be held during w/c 22nd September.