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

Your Croydon; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment agency in Croydon is seeking a Senior Project Officer to manage the Connect to Work Programme, aimed at helping individuals facing barriers to employment. This role entails coordinating projects, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate should have proven project delivery experience and exceptional analytical and communication skills. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

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.
• Manage discrete projects and provide project support across the SLP boroughs.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and service integration to improve referral pathways.
• Represent the programme at strategic meetings and external events.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

Senior Project Officer – Connect to Work Programme

Salary:Grade 9
Contract Type:Fixed Term – 2 Years
Hours:36 per week
Location:Croydon Council / South London Partnership (with travel across SLP boroughs)
Reporting to:Employment Programmes Manager
Team:Employment, Skills & Economic Development

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experiencedSenior Project Officerto support the delivery of theConnect to Work Programme—a voluntary, locally-ledSupported Employment initiativelaunched under the UK Government’sGet Britain Workingstrategy. The programme is designed to help people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or complex barriers to employment toenter and sustain meaningful work.

Croydon Council is theAccountable Body, managing the delivery across the five boroughs within theSouth 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 inperformance monitoring,stakeholder engagement, andservice integration.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in a high-profile programme that supports some of South London’s most disadvantaged residents. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team working to make a real difference in people’s lives.

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Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 @23:59

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to an Standard DBS check.

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