Job reference: 001220
Salary: £34,434.00 To: £36,363.00 per annum
Closing date: 08/03/2026
Department: Children & Young People Services Dept
Location: Atlas House
Employment type: Fixed term
Division: Children's Social Care
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks per year: 52.143
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Officer to join our team and support the successful delivery of the Families First Partnership Programme and initiatives.
In this role, you will provide essential coordination, planning and administrative support to ensure projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, and achieve their intended outcomes. You will work closely with workstream leads, Heads of Service and stakeholders to contribute to effective project governance and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate project activities, meetings, workshops and events.
* Maintain project plans, risk logs, action trackers and other project documentation.
* Support monitoring and reporting of project progress, risks and issues.
* Gather, analyse and present information to support evidence-based decision making.
* Provide high quality administrative and organisational support to the project team.
* Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and share best practice across the programme.
About You
You will be someone who:
* Is organised, detail focused and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Communicates confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Works well as part of a team and independently.
* Is enthusiastic about supporting change and improving services.
* Has experience working in a project, programme or business support role (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunities for professional development
* Flexible working arrangements
Making a Difference
Roles That Matter
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Equality & Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
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