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We’re Hiring:  Project Officer

Job Title:  Project Officer

Salary: Pro rata from £31,537 – £33,699 (NJC Scale 6, SCP 18-22) plus 6% employer pension contribution

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract: 18-month Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of extension)

Location: Hybrid working, based in Newry, Northern Ireland one day per week with travel across Northern Ireland and the UK as required

Are you highly organised, enjoy working with people, digitally confident and passionate about making a difference?

We’re looking for a motivated and organised Project Officer to join our team. You will have a dual role supporting the delivery of the Maternity Disparities Consortium Community Engagement and Co-Production Core Function (MDC CECP) helping to coordinate activities across partners throughout the UK. At the same time, you will lead the management and development of CDHN’s membership and engagement data systems, ensuring high-quality information supports our communications, learning and impact

What you will do:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of activities within the Maternity Disparities Consortium Community Engagement and Co-Production Core-Function
• Organise and provide technical and administrative support to meetings, events and workshops, both online and in person.
• Lead the management and maintenance of CDHN membership and engagement data on CDHN’s CRM system
• Produce CRM reports, dashboards and insights to support learning and decision-making.

You will have:

• Strong working knowledge of database management systems, supported by at least one year of proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent digital skills, including managing multiple Microsoft Teams and SharePoint sites
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as part of a team.

About the Maternity Disparities Consortium

The Maternity Disparities Consortium (MDC) is a UK-wide programme funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Inequalities Challenge. It brings together research, community and practice partners to tackle inequalities before, during and after pregnancy. CDHN are proud to be a partner, leading the Community Engagement and Co-Production Core Function. Learn more at https://mdc.nihr.ac.uk

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to influence a nationally significant programme tackling maternity inequalities across the UK and to help create lasting change for women, babies, families and communities. You will be part of CDHN’s vision of creating a fair and equal society where everyone’s health and wellbeing matters.

How to Apply? 

Please submit your completed application form by email to marionohare@cdhn.org no later than 10.00 am on Monday 2^nd November (CV’s will not be accepted).

Recruitment pack_ Project Officer 2026

CDHN Application Form -Project Officer

CDHN Monitoring form 2026

If you have any queries about the job, please email marionohare@cdhn.org