Jobs and Skills Project Officer

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you highly organised with excellent attention to detail?

Do you enjoy supporting projects, coordinating tasks and working with a wide range of partners?

Are you passionate about helping young adults access employment, training and wellbeing support?

Do you thrive in a busy environment where you can make a real impact?

What’s the role?

As a Jobs and Skills Officer, you will be part of Elevate 100, Lewisham’s employment and wellbeing service for 16–30 year‑olds.

In this role, you will support the smooth delivery of the service by managing data, maintaining accurate records, coordinating project activities, and assisting with events and partnership meetings.

You will work closely with colleagues, partners and young residents to ensure Elevate 100 provides high‑quality, timely and impactful support.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an organised, proactive team player with strong administrative skills.

You will be confident using ICT systems, maintaining databases and producing clear written communication such as agendas, minutes and correspondence.

You’ll enjoy working with a range of colleagues, partners and young residents, ensuring excellent customer service throughout.

You will have experience managing information securely, supporting projects and coordinating meetings or events.

Strong time‑management, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Above all, you bring enthusiasm, professionalism and a commitment to supporting young people into employment, education and training.

Location

The job is primarily based in Downham Health and Leisure Centre, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Occasional work outside normal hours will be required

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact lucy.bauckham@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£32,442- £33,384 per annum (Scale 4)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email LewishamWorks@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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