Senior Project Officer - Grade 9 (£40,755 - £42,324)

Croydon Council; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to lead the Connect to Work Programme, aimed at improving employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Key responsibilities include project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring, requiring strong communication and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and programme delivery within a local authority or public sector setting.
• Strong understanding of employability programmes and externally funded interventions.
• Experience in performance monitoring, contract compliance, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in coordinating and delivering the Connect to Work Programme.
• Monitor project progress, analyse performance data, and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the programme at strategic meetings and external events.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Contract management

Performance monitoring

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Relevant IT tools

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior 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 is designed to help 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 the delivery across the five boroughs within the South London Partnership. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Programme Manager, external contractors, and borough partners to ensure the programme meets its objectives and delivers high-quality services. You will also play a vital role in performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and service integration.,

• Support the Programme Manager in coordinating and delivering the Connect to Work Programme.
• Manage discrete projects and provide project support across the SLP boroughs.
• Monitor project progress, analyse performance data, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and service integration to improve referral pathways.
• Represent the programme at strategic meetings and external events.
• Support contract management and assurance visits with delivery partners.
• Develop and present performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  
  Proven experience in project and programme delivery within a local authority or public sector setting.
• Strong understanding of employability programmes and externally funded interventions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data and produce high-quality reports.
• Experience in performance monitoring, contract compliance, and team leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant IT tools.