Overview
Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration. Within the Learning, Skills and Employability Service, we are driving forward several high-impact employability projects that directly benefit local residents. We are now recruiting an Employability Officer to support the effective delivery, coordination, and compliance of our employability programmes.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the successful management of funded employability projects. This includes leading the collation and submission of accurate monitoring returns, coordinating activity with internal teams and external delivery partners, and supporting project planning to ensure delivery against agreed objectives.
You will use your analytical and organisational skills to maintain compliance with funding rules, contribute to continuous service improvement, and develop effective processes that support high performance across the service.
You will also provide guidance and support on quality assurance and funding requirements, investigate issues of non-compliance, and help influence improvements through training, recommendations, and partnership working. The role requires strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work flexibly and proactively within a dynamic environment.
As an employee of Sunderland City Council, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including (but not limited to) 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexitime to support work–life balance, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
You can view full details of the post in the attached Job Description.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: sarah.potts@sunderland.gov.uk
Applications should be made online at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil.
For further assistance, please email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
All communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address registered with North East Jobs, including assessment invites and interview arrangements. Please check your inbox (and junk folder) regularly after submitting your application.
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