Project Officer - Grade 8 (£38,934 - £40,755)

Croydon Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in South London is seeking a proactive Project Officer to support the Connect to Work Programme. This initiative assists individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions in securing meaningful employment. The role involves project support, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Candidates should have experience in employment programmes, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting delivery of employment or skills programmes, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting.
• Knowledge of DWP and externally funded interventions (e.g. ESF).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support across the SLP boroughs, including data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in coordinating programme activities and administrative arrangements.
• Support contract management and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Monitor participant records and ensure accurate processing.
• Produce regular performance reports and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

DWP PRaP system

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery of the Connect to Work Programme-a voluntary, locally-led Supported Employment initiative launched under the UK Government's Get Britain Working strategy. The programme helps people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or complex barriers to employment to enter and sustain meaningful work. Croydon Council is the Accountable Body , managing its delivery across the five boroughs within the South London Partnership. As Project Officer, you will work closely with the Senior Project Officer, Programme Manager, and external contractors to ensure smooth programme operations, robust data management, and effective stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in supporting contract compliance, monitoring performance, and improving service integration.,

• Provide project support across the SLP boroughs, including data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in coordinating programme activities and administrative arrangements.
• Support contract management and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Monitor participant records and ensure accurate processing (experience with DWP PRaP system preferred).
• Contribute to the development of strategic engagement plans and partnership working.
• Produce regular performance reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the programme at meetings and community events across the region.
  
  Experience supporting delivery of employment or skills programmes, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting.
• Knowledge of DWP and externally funded interventions (e.g. ESF).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with project assurance, risk management, and compliance processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a target-driven environment.