Project Support Officer (VCSE)

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team

About the Role:

As a Project Support officer you will work direct to the Partnership and Programme Development Manager, supporting with the delivery and reporting of a highly innovative project to secure VCSE sector input into our highly successful STEP UP Programme.

You will be have access to the wider team of Project Support Officers and will be involved in the contract management of a new and highly important project under the supervision of the Partnership and Programme Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring accurate and timely input of contract data into a bespoke CRM system
• Supporting manager with a wide range of contract mangement related tasks.
• Producing accurate and timely reports for manager and a range of external stakeholders

What will be expected from me?

• Work at a high level of accuracy, often at pace.
• Have a desire to learn new skills and to support in a variety of scenarios (office based and at external meetings)
• To develop a close understanding of the projects contractual administration and reporting requirements.

Essential requirements:

• Passion for supporting projects to succeed
• Excellent communications both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to work accurately and to strict deadlines
• Excellent IT skills
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Jan Kilburn Lee

Tel: 071924306478

E-mail: jankilburnlee@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

If you are successful in your application and still within your probation period when starting in this role. The remainder of your probation period will apply to this role.

Fluency Duty

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Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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