Job title: Project Support Officer
Location: West Yorkshire area based (Hybrid)
This is a full time fixed term contract until March 2025. (37 hours per week)
The Work and Health Programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It is a comprehensive, collaborative initiative that extends support to workless households and individuals facing various barriers to progression including obstacles linked to health and well-being, skills and confidence. It aims to facilitate their journey back into the workforce by providing targeted pre-employment interventions.
The role of Project Support Officer is to provide an effective support function to the Contract Manager in terms of coordination and support of the activities of the Work and Health programme, so that they effectively meet the contract objectives. The role will require liaison with a wide range of stakeholders.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages in particular Excel (V look ups, Pivot tables, PowerPoint) and marketing platforms such as Canva and social media
- Level 3 relevant qualification Desirable: - Project management - Understanding of UKSPF
A full list of job objectives can be found in the Job description.
Deadline for applications: Midnight 31 October (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)
Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £26,208.00 per annum FTE
Benefits include:
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym memberships
- Health care cash plan
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Wellbeing App
How to apply:
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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