The Workforce Development Team in Children's Services at Manchester City Council is recruiting a Project Officer on a permanent, part-time basis of 17.5 hours a week, working onsite. The post coordinates the Quality Assurance Framework and training and development activities, keeping projects on schedule, tracking progress and managing information across the service. It stands out for its part-time hours and its focus on change initiatives intended to improve outcomes for children and families. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Ensure the Quality Assurance Framework is delivered effectively, on time and to a high standard
- Ensure training and development activities are delivered effectively, on time and to a high standard
- Provide coordination and administrative support across workforce development projects and initiatives
- Monitor project progress
- Manage project information and records
- Communicate with stakeholders at all levels
- Support change initiatives across the service
- Work with managers, colleagues and stakeholders on delivery
Experience
- Experience supporting projects, programmes or service improvement initiatives
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Analysing information and keeping accurate records, including numerical data
- Proactive problem solving with excellent attention to detail
- ICT skills to obtain, analyse and present data
Checks & eligibility
- Standard DBS check, where appointable
- Valid right to work in the UK documentation
Other
- Planning and prioritising tasks by complexity and priority
- Innovative thinking to improve processes and willingness to learn new skills
- Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement
- Shared commitment to diversity, inclusion and excellent services
What’s offered
- Up to 26 days' annual leave, rising to 31 after five years' service
- Option to buy up to two extra weeks' leave
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