Application Guide
How to Apply for Project Co-Ordinator
at Rees Foundation
🏢 About Rees Foundation
The Rees Foundation is a unique charity dedicated exclusively to supporting adults who spent their childhood in the care system, focusing on long-term, holistic support rather than just transitional services. Working here means contributing to an organization that deeply understands the complex, lifelong challenges faced by care leavers and is committed to making a measurable, positive difference in their lives.
About This Role
This part-time remote Project Coordinator role involves overseeing programs for care-experienced adults, requiring you to develop detailed project plans, coordinate with delivery partners, and act as the primary contact for stakeholders. The impact comes from ensuring these vital services are delivered effectively, on time, and within budget, directly improving support systems for a vulnerable community.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with checking project management software to monitor progress across multiple programs, followed by virtual meetings with delivery partners to coordinate services for care leavers. The afternoon could involve updating detailed project plans, budgeting documents, and responding to stakeholder emails, all while ensuring every task aligns with the foundation's mission to support care-experienced adults.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Rees Foundation Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years of proven experience in the charity or statutory sector, with specific examples of creating measurable positive outcomes for vulnerable groups.
- Demonstrates not just an academic understanding, but a genuine, empathetic insight into the unique challenges faced by adults who were in the care system.
- Is highly proficient with project management software (like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com) and the Microsoft Office Suite, using them to track budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
- Possesses exceptional organizational and communication skills, proven through experience liaising with diverse stakeholders including delivery partners, care leavers, and possibly funders.
📝 Tips for Applying to Rees Foundation
Quantify your 'proven experience' from the charity/statutory sector: instead of 'managed projects,' write 'coordinated a 12-month program for 50+ care leavers, achieving a 95% participant satisfaction rate.'
Explicitly mention your understanding of the care system's challenges in your resume summary or cover letter, perhaps referencing specific issues like housing instability, mental health, or educational barriers for care leavers.
Tailor your project management software proficiency to this role: name the specific tools you've used (e.g., 'used Trello to manage a team of 5 volunteers and track deliverables for a mentorship program').
Highlight remote work competencies in your experience, as this is a remote role—mention tools like Zoom, Slack, or Teams for stakeholder liaison and project coordination.
Research and reference the Rees Foundation's specific programs or initiatives in your cover letter to show genuine interest and understanding of their mission.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your direct experience in the charity/statutory sector, with a clear example of a project where you made a measurable, positive difference for a vulnerable group.', 'Your specific understanding of the challenges faced by care-experienced adults, and why this motivates you to work for the Rees Foundation specifically.', 'Your organizational and communication skills, illustrated by an example of successfully coordinating with multiple stakeholders or partners on a project.', "Your proficiency with project management and office software, and how you've used it to keep projects on scope, time, and budget."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → The specific programs and initiatives run by the Rees Foundation (e.g., their mentoring, advocacy, or community support services) to understand their direct work.
- → Recent news, reports, or campaigns from the Rees Foundation to grasp their current priorities and public stance on issues affecting care leavers.
- → Broader context about the challenges faced by care leavers in the UK (like statistics on homelessness, education, or employment) to demonstrate informed empathy.
- → The Rees Foundation's partners or funders, if publicly listed, to understand their network and operational ecosystem.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't explicitly mention experience with vulnerable groups or the charity sector, as this is a core requirement.
- Failing to demonstrate a specific, empathetic understanding of the care system's challenges—vague statements like 'I want to help people' will not suffice.
- Not providing concrete examples of using project management software or organizational skills; theoretical knowledge is less valuable than proven application.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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