PT Project Assistant (Working Wardrobe)

UKundwork London; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant community organization in Greater Manchester seeks a Project Assistant to support participants in developing the tools they need to thrive in employment. This role involves working closely with the Project Officer and offers a flexible, inclusive work environment. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills to assist individuals in gaining confidence and preparing for interviews. The organization promotes personal growth, providing excellent training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave (up to 31 days + Bank Holidays)

Ongoing training and professional development

Flexible and hybrid working options

Real Living Wage and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to help individuals develop confidence and self-belief.
• Strong organizational skills to assist in project management.
• Effective communication skills to engage with participants.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Officer in assisting participants with practical tools.
• Help participants prepare for interviews and job-related tasks.

Job description

From personalised styling to interview coaching, as the Working Wardrobe Project Assistant you’ll work with the Project Officer to give people the tools, confidence, and self-belief they need to succeed.

ROLE OVERVIEW: This position supports the Working Wardrobe project by assisting the Project Officer to help participants gain practical and personal development tools to succeed in employment and interviews.

ABOUT GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER

We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. Find out more about our charity’s mission here.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Be part of a mission-driven, values-led team making real impact in Greater Manchester.
• Work in a warm, inclusive culture with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Enjoy a strong focus on health and wellbeing, with mental health first-aiders and green spaces to recharge.
• Undertake ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Access generous leave (up to 31 days + Bank Holidays) and a supportive environment for growth and development.
• Benefit from a Real Living Wage, pension scheme, and family-friendly policies.
• Use our Employee Assistance Programme and sustainable travel schemes.

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFEGUARDING AT GROUNDWORK

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant, we also offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please complete the forms below, ensuring you use the Job Description to carefully outline why you think you are suitable for this post.

We request that you complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form. If you prefer not to share this information, every question has a “prefer not to say” option which we would encourage you to use. Any information collected is used only for the purposes of monitoring the implementation of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures during recruitment and selection. The information is not used in any way to inform the shortlisting process. Data is held securely and is not provided to any member of the selection panel.

Should you require assistance with any aspect of the application process please contact us in advance so that we can agree reasonable adjustments that we can put in place for you. For this, or to discuss any questions you may have about the role, please contact Natasha Bernard via [e-mail]

Appointment to this role is subject to a record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.