Projects Officer - Change Projects in Oxford

We are looking for a Projects Officer to support the coordination and delivery of change and strategic projects across the Group, working closely with the Group Director of Change Projects.

As Projects Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are well organised, tracked and reported. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining project trackers and supporting oversight of activity
• Preparing reports and dashboards for senior leaders
• Supporting project governance, including risks, issues and actions
• Collating and analysing information to support decision-making
• Monitoring progress against KPIs and outcomes
• Supporting project closure and capturing lessons learned
• Contributing to the development of PMO tools and processes

This is a fixed-term, full-time role working 37 hours per week, based at our Oxford College campus with a hybrid working pattern requiring 3 days on-site. The contract runs until 31 December 2027.

What do you need to be successful as a Projects Officer at Activate Learning?

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, a good communicator and able to manage multiple priorities. You will have experience of coordination or analysis and confidence working with a range of stakeholders. Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Excel, is essential.

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.