Project Officer - Employment & Skills

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Project Officer to enhance employment and skills outcomes through effective project management. This role involves working on various initiatives, including the Youth Trailblazer project, and offers flexible working options and wellbeing programs. Candidates should demonstrate strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Extensive wellbeing programs

Attractive staff discounts

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful project management.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet reporting requirements.
• Strong communication skills for data presentation and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support improvement of employment, learning, and skills outcomes.
• Manage and monitor various projects effectively.
• Deliver and report across initiatives like the Solihull Careers Hub.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Creativity

Job description

Project Officer – Employment & Skills

Hours: 37.0 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026

We have two fixed term Project Officer opportunities within our Employment & Skills Team. As a Project Officer, you will support the improvement of employment, learning, and skills outcomes through effective project management and monitoring.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of successful project management
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight reporting requirements
• Strong communication skills, from presenting data analysis to writing reports
• Creative and solution-focused mindset, with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes

Project Officer – Youth Trailblazer

In this role, you will work on the Youth Trailblazer project, which provides employer grants for work experience opportunities for individuals aged 18-21 years.

Additional Role Details

You will support effective delivery and reporting across various initiatives, including the Solihull Careers Hub, specialized support, and a universal offer.

Working for Solihull offers flexible working options, extensive wellbeing programs, and attractive staff discounts, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Application Process

To apply, please click on the link below.

For questions or further information, contact:

Leeanne Parker, Strategy & Performance Manager - [e-mail]

Closing date: 16 June 2025

Interview date: 25 June 2025

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice regarding English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can succeed on merit.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk, and all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.

Attached documents: E -JDPS Project Officer .docx