Projects Officer in London

Location: Currently hybrid working in our West London office

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full time (standard hours 9am - 5:30pm)

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to join the Projects team, which plays a central role in the strategic growth of the Ark network. The team identifies new schools, manages their opening as Ark schools, and leads major capital projects, working closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders including local authorities and the Department for Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Projects team, including raising of finance purchase orders and submitting invoices using the Concur system
• Organise, manage, review and regularly update all team and projects documentation, including data collection and input reviewing and editing team policies and guidance
• Locate, analyse, and summarise complex data sets, and use analysis to create reports and presentations for different audiences as needed
• Work collaboratively across Projects and broader team members to deliver effective project reporting

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong administration skills and the ability to maintain and implement effective systems
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of the education sector (desirable)
• Experience of data entry and data checking

Qualification Criteria

• Qualified to A-level or equivalent
• Qualified to degree level (desirable)
• Right to work in the UK

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.