Project Officer-Children’s Services

Essential Employment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Officer for Children's Services in Barnsley. This temporary role requires a proactive individual with strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively. You will assist in coordinating resources, ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets, and providing guidance on complex people-related issues. If you have a knack for organization and problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on children's services.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, especially in children's services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management and coordinate resources for timely delivery.
• Ensure effective planning and management within a formal framework.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Project Officer-Children’s Services needed in Barnsley

The rate is £17.79ph PAYE

This is a temporary role.

The reference number is: 0009 F317 / 1

The successful candidate will support both small and large projects across Children’s Services. They will bring project skills and experience, to hit the ground running; in this role, talent for communication will be as important as skills in organising and problem solving.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with project management and coordinating resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
2. Ensuring that projects are effectively planned and managed within a formal programme and project management framework.
3. Providing advice and guidance in relation to projects, considering the complex requirements of people-related issues.
4. Assisting in ensuring that key milestones and information are communicated to internal and external stakeholders.

If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV; alternatively, you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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