Trainee Project Support Officer

Contract Terms: SC4

Salary: £30,288 – £31,611 per annum

Location: Hybrid working

Contract Type: FTC – 24 Months (36 Hours per week)

Closing Date: Sunday, 31st May 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 8th June 2026 (TBC)

About Haringey: Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change‑makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community‑focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About The Role: As a Trainee Project Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects within the Children’s Services Commissioning and Programme Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in project management, research and stakeholder engagement within a local government environment. You’ll contribute to a wide range of project activities – from researching and analysing data to producing reports and supporting programme tracking. You’ll also assist with coordinating meetings, engaging with internal teams and external partners, as well as maintaining key project documentation. Working alongside experienced programme and project professionals, you’ll gain hands‑on exposure to how large‑scale public sector programmes are delivered. You’ll also help ensure projects meet deadlines, support consultation activities, and contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people.

About The Team: The Children’s Services Commissioning and Programme Team leads on designing, delivering, and improving services that support children, young people, and families. The team works collaboratively across the council and with external partners including other local authorities, service providers, and government bodies. It’s a fast‑paced, supportive environment focused on innovation, evidence‑based decision making, and continuous improvement. The team plays a crucial role in shaping services, responding to local needs and delivering transformation programmes that make a real difference in the community.

About You: We’re looking for someone who is curious, organised and eager to build a career in project support and public service. You’ll enjoy working in a collaborative environment, be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and have a genuine interest in improving outcomes for children and young people. You don’t need to have extensive experience – what matters most is your willingness to learn, your attention to detail and your ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Key Criteria:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly
• An interest in research and data analysis, with confidence in interpreting findings
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders at different levels
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• An understanding of (or interest in) local government and public services
• Ability to plan and manage your own workload to a high standard
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities

Working for Haringey: At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money‑saving discounts.