Project Officer

4Recruitment Services; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Barnsley seeks a Project Officer to help manage projects related to children's services. The role includes coordinating resources, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in project management and a strong understanding of performance analysis. The position offers £17 per hour in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects within children's services.
• Ability to work within a project management framework.
• Strong analytical skills for performance management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management and resource coordination.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide advice and guidance on project requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Job description

Overview

Project Officer - Barnsley

Location: Barnsley, hybrid.

Salary: £17 per hour.

Full Time - 37 hours per week.

Contract: Six months - possibly beyond.

To assist in the management of projects in relation to the childrens services including, practice improvement, performance, quality, strategy and service development aimed at improving the welfare or wellbeing of children and families, ensuring successful gathering and delivery of all requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management, co-ordinating resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure that projects are effectively planned and managed within a formal programme and project management framework.
• Provide advice and guidance in relation to projects, with consideration for the complex requirements of people-related issues, assisting in ensuring that key milestones and information are communicated to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the maintenance of project risk registers and assist in resolving issues to ensure projects are delivered.
• Assist in performance management and data analysis, promoting quality practice and service delivery, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation and implementation of processes, technology and systems to enhance project and service delivery.
• Establish and maintain a library of documents and information to enable the effective management of projects and programmes.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Liaise, negotiate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including managers, employees, councillors and partnership agencies as required to ensure the effective delivery of projects.
• Keep abreast of local and national developments to enhance projects accordingly, to satisfy internal and external demands.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations, legal requirements, statutory requirements, standing orders and financial regulations of the Council.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as requested by management.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Liam Heddleon