Education Project Officer: Traded Services & Partnerships

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Officer to support the delivery of key educational projects. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, improve service delivery, and provide logistical support. Applicants should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with experience in project support roles preferably within education settings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to services for schools and academies in Wakefield and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project or programme support role, ideally in a local authority or school/academy setting.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects.
• Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement of projects.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Problem-solving

Job description

A local authority is seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Officer to support the delivery of key educational projects. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, improve service delivery, and provide logistical support. Applicants should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with experience in project support roles preferably within education settings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to services for schools and academies in Wakefield and beyond.