Project Coordinator

Location: East Midlands (Activity Hub base with regional outreach)

Contract: Part time FTC to March 2027

Working Pattern: 2 days outdoor delivery | 1 day Activity Hub

Salary: £18,522 for 22.5 hours per week.

Are you a proactive, trauma-informed professional with experience supporting People on Probation? We are seeking a Project Coordinator to deliver and coordinate outdoor group activities and hub-based employability support across the East Midlands, working closely with Probation and community partners to improve progression and reduce reoffending.

This innovative programme will enable participants to gain practical work skills through partnerships with outdoor and environmental organisations, including projects linked to bodies such as the Forestry Commission. Participants will learn new, transferable skills designed to build confidence, improve employability and create pathways into future training and employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and enrol People on Probation into outdoor and hub-based activities.
• Promote the service within Probation Offices and coordinate referrals.
• Develop and maintain a regional timetable of outdoor opportunities.
• Support and guide a Project Support Worker with referrals and attendance.
• Deliver structured outdoor group activities that build confidence, wellbeing and work-readiness.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with delivery partners and motivate participant engagement.
• Support participants with CVs, interview skills, digital basics and workplace behaviours.
• Provide practical barrier-removal support and broker onward referrals to training, employment and specialist services.
• Liaise with Probation Practitioners and partners to coordinate attendance and track progress.
• Maintain accurate case notes, outcomes data and Management Information.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Brings:

• Experience supporting People on Probation or similar complex-needs cohorts.
• Strong coordination skills and confidence working with groups outdoors.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, professional boundaries and Health & Safety.
• Understanding of local education, training and employment pathways.
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and regional travel flexibility.
• First Aid at Work or outdoor delivery qualifications
• Trauma-informed or PIE experience.

Due to the locations covered you will need to be able to travel across the wider East Midlands Region.

Whilst we welcome applications from those with lived experience, this role requires an enhanced DBS check and HMPPS EL1 vetting. As we wait for the necessary background checks to be completed, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to shadow your colleagues, ask questions, and learn the ropes.

Our Justice division is dedicated to transforming lives and creating safer communities. Our mission is to reduce reoffending, build stronger communities, and help people realise their potential.

At Ingeus, we’ve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
• EAP Support programme available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Eyecare vouchers to help with glasses or eye care.
• Online Shopping discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.
• The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like critical illness cover and dental insurance.

We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments—whether that’s help with the application, interview format, or anything else—we’re here to listen and work with you to find the best approach.

Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at careers@ingeus.co.uk to discuss how we can support you

If you think you have what it takes, don't delay and apply today - If we receive enough applications, this role may close early.