Journeys & Place Programme Support Officer (Apprentice)

**To apply for an apprenticeship at Enfield Council we ask that you are a resident of the London Borough of Enfield**
Length: fixed term contract up to 2 years
Entry requirement: Candidates must have an English and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 or higher or equivalent. You will be asked to provide evidence of Maths and English certificates.
Working Week: Full time, 36 hours per week including training.
Salary : £30,288
An exciting chance to shape the future!
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in Project Management within a fast-paced environment and supporting multiple projects. You will learn and earn as you train for a professional qualification, and be part of a team who are passionate about providing opportunities, as well as developing, mentoring and supporting others' within the industry.
At Enfield Council we're working to create a more vibrant, greener and healthier borough through the Journeys and Places Programme. You will be part of a PMO team who support the delivery of projects which are enhancing town centres, making neighbourhoods safer, and delivering walking and cycling networks.
About the role
As the Programme Support Officer apprentice, you will be the key point of contact and support for many projects across the portfolio. with responsibility for providing a range of support functions. Through the support you provide, you will gain great exposure and experience in matters relating to project governance, procurement, budget management, risk management and continuous improvement.
This role will suit someone with the commitment and desire to work towards becoming an Associate Project Manager (Level 4) and student membership of the Association for Project Management (APM).
Although some hybrid working is available, the role is predominantly based at the Civic Centre, Enfield.

Our offer to the candidate includes

- access to an external professional project management course
- a mentoring and support plan

About the ideal candidate

- you will be someone who has had some experience in a business support or project environment.
- strong and confident communication skills
- a solution-focused approach to challenges
- strong IT/technical skills including strong Excel skills and knowledge.

The ideal candidate will also share our behaviours and values. Our team have a high regard and reputation for

- taking responsibility,
- being open, honest and respectful
- willing to listen and learn, and
- creating an environment for all members to work together to find solutions.

Could this be you?

Contact Details
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Sarah.smith@Enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.